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North Carolina Enhanced Penalty for Second Degree Trespass (HB 562)
This law was last updated on Oct 31, 2017
This law is Anti–LGBTQ
Number
HB 562
Status
Failed to Pass
Proposed
Apr 4, 2017
Sponsors
Co-sponsors: 3
Primary Sponsors: 3
Total Sponsors: 6
Full Bill Text
HB 562 would increase the penalty for second degree trespass to a Class 1 misdemeanor if the offense occurs in a multi-occupancy bathroom, shower, or changing facility.
If passed, transgender individuals may be criminalized for using public accommodations in accordance with their gender identity.
Related Legislation
Companion bill to SB 668.
This bill was introduced only a week after a provision in HB 2 was repealed. The provision had prohibited transgender individuals from using public accommodations in accordance with their gender identity.
People
Co-sponsor
Primary Sponsor
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