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HB 437·NC·house

Drug-Free Zones/Unauthorized Public Camping.

Sent to ExecutiveFiled Mar 18, 2025
Sponsor: Heather Rhyne (R)
Latest Action

Pres. To Gov. 7/2/2026

Jul 2, 2026

Summary

The law designates a 300‑foot area around any state‑funded homeless shelter or service as a drug‑free zone. Adults 21 or older who sell or deliver controlled substances in that zone can be charged with a Class E felony, and facility operators who knowingly allow such activity face a Class 1 misdemeanor. Facilities must post a permanent sign identifying the zone.

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