North Carolina 2025 Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 1 I · 1 D cosponsors

HB 1008 — Stalking/Enhanced Penalties.

Last action — Passed 1st Reading

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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced April 15, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Prognosis

Advancing 34% · moderate confidence

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Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    0 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (1 I · 1 D) — cross-party backing.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

59 added · 58 removed

Plain-language change summary

In the recent updates to Bill HB 1008, the term "consequences" was removed, and a clearer focus was added regarding stalking by local government elected officials. Importantly, the language used to define harassment has been adjusted to emphasize that such conduct serves no legitimate purpose. These changes are crucial because they enhance the protection for victims by clearly outlining the behaviors that constitute stalking and harassment, particularly in the context of public officials.

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA H.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2025 H 1 HOUSE BILL 1008 Short Title:
1008 Apr 15, 2025 SESSION 2025 HOUSE PRINCIPAL CLERK H D HOUSE BILL DRH10409-ST-34 Short Title:
For a complete list of sponsors, refer to the North Carolina General Assembly web site.
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO ENHANCE THE PENALTIES FOR SEXUAL BATTERY AND STALKING WHEN THE PERPETRATOR IS A LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTED OFFICIAL AND THE VICTIM IS A FELLOW GOVERNING BOARD MEMBER OR SUBORDINATE EMPLOYEE.
Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House April 16, 2025 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO ENHANCE THE PENALTIES FOR SEXUAL BATTERY AND STALKING WHEN THE PERPETRATOR IS A LOCALGOVERNMENT ELECTED OFFICIAL AND THE VICTIM IS A FELLOW GOVERNING BOARD MEMBER OR SUBORDINATE EMPLOYEE.
14-234.3 and the victim also was serving on the same governing board or was an employee of that governing board at the time of the offense is guilty of a Class H felony." SECTION 2.
14-234.3 and the victim also was servingon the same governing board or was an employee of that governing board at the time of the offense is guilty of a Class H felony." SECTION 2.
The General Assembly intends to enact a stalking statute that permits the criminal justice system to hold stalkers accountable for a wide range of acts, communications, and conduct.
The General Assemblyintends to enact a stalking statute that permits the criminal justice system to hold stalkers accountable for a wide range of acts, communications, and conduct.
The General Assembly recognizes that stalking includes, but is not limited to, a pattern of following, observing, or monitoring the victim, or committing violent or intimidating acts against the victim, regardless of the means.
The General Assembly recognizes that stalking includes, but is not limited to, a pattern *H1008-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 of following, observing, or monitoring the victim, or committing violent or intimidating acts against the victim, regardless of the means.
*DRH10409-ST-34* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 (b) Definitions.
(b) Definitions.
(2) Adefendant who commits theoffense ofstalking afterhaving beenpreviously convicted of a stalking offense is guilty of a Class F felony.
(2) Adefendant who commits theoffense ofstalkingafterhaving been previously convicted of a stalking offense is guilty of a Class F felony.
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Action History

  1. Passed 1st Reading

  2. Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

  3. Filed

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0 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 177 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (177)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 1008?
HB 1008 is sponsored by Nasif Majeed (U) and Amber M. Baker (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 1008?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced April 15, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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