HB 351 North Carolina House · 2025-2026 Session

Recovery-Friendly Workplace Program/Funds.

HB 351 establishes North Carolina's Recovery-Friendly Workplace Program, which helps employers support employees in addiction recovery. Employers (both public and private) can become "participants" or earn "certified" status by completing training, adopting inclusive policies (like flexible leave and confidential treatment access), and implementing evidence-based practices. The program, funded with $300,000 from the Opioid Settlement Fund, provides employers with advisors, model policies, and annual reviews to maintain certification. It directly affects all North Carolina employers covered by workers' compensation and their employees seeking recovery support. The program becomes effective July 1, 2025.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Mar 2025

Committee Review

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Governor

Introduced Mar 10, 2025 Last action Mar 11, 2025

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Filed → Edition 1 · 3 edits

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The bill text was reformatted from a 'Filed' version to 'Edition 1' with improved spacing and alignment. The substantive policy content remains unchanged, including definitions, program requirements, and certification criteria. No new provisions were added or removed that would affect the bill's operation.

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Page header formatting changed from 'H.B. 351' to 'HOUSE BILL 351' with updated session information and document identifiers.

Sponsor list expanded to include additional representatives (K. Hall, Chesser, and Rhyne) with a reference to the General Assembly website for a complete list.

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Committee

Mar 11, 2025

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Ref to the Com on Appropriations, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

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Mar 10, 2025

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3 primary · 10 co-sponsors