GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA
SESSION 2001
H	1
HOUSE BILL 1247
     

 
Short Title:	 Repeat Child Molestation/Aggravating Factor.	()	
Sponsors:	Representatives Goodwin and Smith.	
Referred to:	Judiciary III.	
April 12, 2001

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT to provide that a second or subsequent conviction of a sex offense committed against a minor shall be added to the list of aggravating factors to be considered by the court when imposing a sentence for a criminal offense.

The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:
SECTION 1.  G.S. 15A‑1340.16(d) is amended by adding a new subdivision to read:
"(19a)	The offense for which the defendant is convicted is a second or subsequent sex offense committed by the defendant against a minor."
SECTION 2.  This act becomes effective December 1, 2001, and applies to offenses committed on or after that date.