North Carolina 2025 Session Status: In Committee 4 D cosponsors

SB 244 — January 6 Riot/Attempt Overthrow of Gov't.

Last action — Passed 1st Reading

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced March 05, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Prognosis

Stalled 22% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 4 sponsors

    1 primary, 3 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (4 D).

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

8 added · 9 removed

Plain-language change summary

The revised version of Bill SB 244 includes a specific statement about individuals who intentionally incite or encourage others to participate in a riot. This addition clarifies the law regarding incitement, making it clear that actively urging someone to riot is considered a serious offense. This change matters because it aims to hold individuals accountable for encouraging violent actions, which can enhance public safety and reduce the likelihood of unrest.

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FILED SENATE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA Mar 5, 2025 S.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2025 S 1 SENATE BILL 244 Short Title:
244 SESSION 2025 PRINCIPAL CLERK S D SENATE BILL DRS35099-ML-54 Short Title:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO MAKE IT A CLASS F FELONY TO ENGAGE IN A RIOT OR INCITE A RIOT IN WHICH AN ATTEMPT OCCURS TO OVERTHROW THE GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES, THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, OR ANY POLITICAL SUBDIVISION THEREOF.
Rules and Operations of the Senate March 6, 2025 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO MAKE IT A CLASS F FELONY TO ENGAGE IN A RIOT OR INCITE A RIOT IN WHICH AN ATTEMPT OCCURS TO OVERTHROW THE GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES, THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, OR ANY POLITICAL SUBDIVISION THEREOF.
… (e2) Anyperson whowillfullyincitesorurges anotherto engagein ariot, andsuch inciting orurgingis acontributing cause of a riot in which aperson attempts to overthrowthe government of the United States, the State of North Carolina, or any political subdivision thereof, shall be punished as a Class F felon.
… (e2) Anyperson whowillfullyincitesorurges anothertoengagein ariot, and suchinciting orurgingis acontributing cause of a riot in which aperson attempts to overthrowthe government of the United States, the State of North Carolina, or any political subdivision thereof, shall be punished as a Class F felon.
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Action History

  1. Passed 1st Reading

  2. Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

  3. Filed

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 175 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (175)

175 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 244?
SB 244 is sponsored by Woodson Bradley (Democratic), Val Applewhite (Democratic), Michael Garrett (Democratic), and Terence Everitt (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 244?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced March 05, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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