North Carolina · 2025-2026 Session · Bill
HB 961: Criminal Intent Sentence Enhancement.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 961 is a bill introduced in the North Carolina House on April 10, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Criminal Intent Sentence Enhancement. Primary sponsor: Charles Smith (Democratic), Ted Davis (Republican), Jennifer Balkcom (Republican). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 14, 2025): Passed 1st Reading.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Independent 1 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Ted Davis | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 20 |
| Jennifer Balkcom | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 117 |
| Pricey Harrison | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 61 |
| Nasif Majeed | Co-sponsor | Independent | House | 99 |
| Marcia Morey | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Phil Rubin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 40 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Passed 1st Reading
- Ref to the Com on Judiciary 2, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
- Filed