None by Governor Roy Cooper III

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that expands punishment for arson offenses.

Highlights:

• Classifies the burning of prisons as a Class D felony (Sec. 1).

• Amends provisions relating to the burning of churches to include all religious buildings (Sec. 1).

• Classifies the burning of any structure designed to manufacture or distribute goods or services (commercial building) as a Class D felony if occupied and a Class E felony if unoccupied (Sec. 1).

• Classifies arson offenses as Class F felonies if firefighters or medical technicians suffer serious injury while responding (Sec. 2).

• Requires fire departments to conduct criminal background checks on all applicants for paid or volunteer positions (Sec. 3).

• Prohibits individuals with an arson conviction from serving in paid or volunteer positions at fire departments (Sec. 3).

• Authorizes fire departments to dismiss individuals who do not consent to a criminal background check (Sec. 3).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that expands punishment for arson offenses.

Highlights:

• Classifies the burning of prisons as a Class D felony (Sec. 1).

• Amends provisions relating to the burning of churches to include all religious buildings (Sec. 1).

• Classifies the burning of any structure designed to manufacture or distribute goods or services (commercial building) as a Class D felony if occupied and a Class E felony if unoccupied (Sec. 1).

• Classifies arson offenses as Class F felonies if firefighters or medical technicians suffer serious injury while responding (Sec. 2).

• Requires fire departments to conduct criminal background checks on all applicants for paid or volunteer positions (Sec. 3).

• Prohibits individuals with an arson conviction from serving in paid or volunteer positions at fire departments (Sec. 3).

• Authorizes fire departments to dismiss individuals who do not consent to a criminal background check (Sec. 3).

Full Bill Text