NC Democrats preview rideshare protections, renew firearm safety push

By: Ahmed Jallow

Outlets: North Carolina Newsline

Published: June 2, 2026

Words: 640

Last Updated: 1 month, 3 weeks ago

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North Carolina House Democrats used a National Gun Violence Awareness Day event on Tuesday to preview an upcoming legislative push for safety protections for rideshare drivers following the 2025 killing of a Durham Uber driver.

The proposal, announced by Rep. Zach Hawkins (D-Durham), will not be formally introduced until the General Assembly begins its new session in January 2027. Democrats also used the event to renew calls for broader gun safety legislation, including “red …

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