Governor Cooper Lets Two Bills Become Law
RALEIGH: Governor Roy Cooper let the following bills become law without his signature:
Senate Bill 53: Hotel Safety Issues
Senate Bill 53 would provide that the rental of an accommodation by an inn, hotel, motel, recreational vehicle park, campground, or similar lodging to the same person for fewer than 90 consecutive days does not create a tenancy or a residential tenancy subject to Chapter 42 of the General Statutes.
House Bill 40: Prevent Rioting and Civil Disorder
House Bill 40 would make the following changes:
Clarify that active conduct is required for criminal prosecution of riot offenses.
Increase some penalties for current offenses and create new offenses related to rioting.
Authorize a specific civil action for injury to person or property stemming from rioting, looting or trespass during an emergency.
Include members of the National Guard in a prohibition on certain assaults on emergency personnel.
Increase the penalty for certain assaults on emergency personnel.
Create requirements for bail and pretrial release for defendants charged with rioting, and looting or trespass during an emergency.
Governor Cooper made the following statement on SB 53:
"This bill was given broad support in the legislature and there are potential positive modifications being discussed by legislators. However safe housing is sometimes only available from temporary shelter such as hotels, and I remain concerned that this bill will legalize unfair treatment for those who need protection, and this will prevent me from signing it."
Governor Cooper made the following statement on HB 40:
"I acknowledge that changes were made to modify this legislation's effect after my veto of a similar bill last year. Property damage and violence are already illegal and my continuing concerns about the erosion of the First Amendment and the disparate impacts on communities of color will prevent me from signing this legislation."
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