GREENSBORO, N.C. — Several major North Carolina laws take effect today , reshaping everything from how violent offenders are handled in court to what’s allowed on private school campuses. The measures, passed earlier this year by the General Assembly, bring significant changes to public safety, traffic rules and school security across the state.

Iryna’s Law tightens rules for violent offenders and updates execution procedures

One of the most consequential laws taking effect today is Iryna’s Law , named after Iryna Zarutska, who was killed on Charlotte’s light rail last year. The man accused in her death had a lengthy criminal record and had been released multiple times without paying bail.

Under the new law, judges and magistrates must follow stricter pretrial release standards for indi

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