North Carolina 2025 Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 23 R · 1 D cosponsors

HB 449 — Crimes Against Minors/Revise Law.

Last action — Passed 1st Reading

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced March 18, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 24 sponsors

    3 primary, 21 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (23 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

46 added · 45 removed

Plain-language change summary

The revision to House Bill 449 now clearly outlines the legal consequences for habitual indecent exposure, establishing it as a Class F felony for repeat offenders. This change is significant because it strengthens the penalties for individuals with multiple convictions, aiming to deter future offenses and enhance public safety. Furthermore, the updated bill also emphasizes the rights of individuals during hearings, ensuring they have access to legal counsel, which is crucial for fair legal proceedings.

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA H.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2025 H 1 HOUSE BILL 449 Short Title:
449 Mar 18, 2025 SESSION 2025 HOUSE PRINCIPAL CLERK H D HOUSE BILL DRH40206-ML-52 Short Title:
Representative Balkcom.
Representatives Balkcom, Pyrtle, Stevens, and Miller (Primary Sponsors).
For a complete list of sponsors, refer to the North Carolina General Assembly web site.
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO INCREASE THE PUNISHMENT FOR COMMITTING THE OFFENSE OF SOLICITATION OF MINORS BY COMPUTER;
Judiciary 2, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House March 20, 2025 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO INCREASE THE PUNISHMENT FOR COMMITTING THE OFFENSE OF SOLICITATION OF MINORS BY COMPUTER;
TO REQUIRE CERTAIN PETITIONS PERTAININGTOSEXOFFENDERREGISTRATIONBEPLACEDONTHECRIMINAL DOCKET;
TO REQUIRE CERTAIN PETITIONS PERTAININGTOSEXOFFENDERREGISTRATION BEPLACEDONTHECRIMINAL DOCKET;
Asecondorsubsequent violation ofthis section, or a first violation of this section committed when the defendant had a prior conviction in any federal or state court in the United States that is substantially similar to the offense set forth in this section, is a Class D felony.
Asecondorsubsequent violation ofthis section,or a first violation of this section committed when the defendant had a prior conviction in any federal or state court in the United States that is substantially similar to the offense set forth in this section, is a Class D felony.
At the first setting, the petitioner must be advised of the right to have counsel present at the hearing and to *DRH40206-ML-52* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 the appointment of counsel if the petitioner cannot afford to retain counsel.
At the first *H449-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 setting, the petitioner must be advised of the right to have counsel present at the hearing and to the appointment of counsel if the petitioner cannot afford to retain counsel.
6 ESTABLISH THE OFFENSES OF HABITUAL INDECENT EXPOSURE AND AGGRAVATED HABITUAL INDECENT EXPOSURE SECTION 3.(a) G.S.
7 ESTABLISH THE OFFENSES OF HABITUAL INDECENT EXPOSURE AND AGGRAVATED HABITUAL INDECENT EXPOSURE SECTION 3.(a) G.S.
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Action History

  1. Passed 1st Reading

  2. Ref to the Com on Judiciary 2, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

  3. Filed

Sponsors

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3 sponsors · 21 co-sponsors · 155 not signed on

Sponsors (3)

Co-sponsors (21)

Not signed on (155)

155 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 449?
HB 449 is sponsored by Donna McDowell White (Republican), Paul Scott (Republican), Mike Schietzelt (Republican), Stephen M. Ross (Republican), Dennis Riddell (Republican), Garland E. Pierce (Democratic), Ray Pickett (Republican), Howard Penny, Jr. (Republican), Donnie Loftis (Republican), Keith Kidwell (Republican), Neal Jackson (Republican), Frank Iler (Republican), Cody Huneycutt (Republican), Kelly E. Hastings (Republican), Blair Eddins (Republican), Brian Echevarria (Republican), Tricia Ann Cotham (Republican), Celeste C. Cairns (Republican), Brian Biggs (Republican), Charles W. Miller (Republican), A. Reece Pyrtle, Jr. (Republican), Jennifer Balkcom (Republican), Sarah Stevens (Republican), and Jake Johnson (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 449?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced March 18, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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