HB 109

Amends GS 14-32.4 as follows. Increases the punishment for assaulting another person and inflicting serious bodily injury from a Class F felony to a Class E felony (unless the conduct is covered under some other provision providing greater punishment). Increases the punishment for assaulting another person and inflicting physical injury by strangulation from a Class H felony to a Class G felony (unless the conduct is covered under some other provision providing greater punishment). Adds a new Class H felony for assaulting another person by strangulation (unless the conduct is covered under some other provision providing greater punishment). Adds a definition of strangulation as, impeding the normal breathing or circulation of blood of another person by applying pressure to the throat or neck of the person or by obstructing the nose and mouth of the person. Makes organizational changes. Applies to offenses committed on or after June 1, 2025.