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HB 1008 North Carolina House · 2025-2026 Session

Stalking/Enhanced Penalties.

HB 1008 enhances penalties for sexual battery and stalking when the perpetrator is a local government elected official. The bill specifically applies if the victim is a fellow member of the same governing board or an employee of that board. In such cases, sexual battery, which is typically a Class A1 misdemeanor, becomes a Class H felony. Similarly, stalking committed under these specific circumstances also escalates to a Class H felony. This act becomes effective on December 1, 2025, for offenses committed on or after that date.
Issues: ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeIncreases sentencing for stalking/sexual battery by officials against colleagues/employees, enhancing accountability for abuse of power within government.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 15, 2025 Last action Apr 16, 2025
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What changed between versions

Filed → Edition 1 · 3 edits
MINOR
The bill underwent significant formatting and structural changes between the 'Filed' version and 'Edition 1', including reorganization of headers, removal of draft identifiers, and addition of sponsorship information. The substantive policy content regarding stalking definitions, penalties, and effective dates remains unchanged.
TECHNICAL

Document formatting was updated to remove draft identifiers (DRH10409-ST-34) and replace them with official bill number (H1008-v-1) and edition information.

Added note directing readers to the North Carolina General Assembly website for a complete list of sponsors instead of listing them directly.

Reorganized header information with updated session dates and page numbering format.

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Committee
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Apr 16, 2025
Committee
Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
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Apr 15, 2025
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0 primary · 2 co-sponsors

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