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SB 616 North Carolina Senate · 2025-2026 Session

Capacity Restoration Pilot Program.

SB 616 creates two pilot programs to provide alternatives to state psychiatric hospitals for individuals needing capacity restoration. The Community-Based Capacity Restoration Program (CBCRP) contracts with local community or regional programs, while the Detention Center Capacity Restoration Program (DCCRP) partners with county detention centers (with sheriff consent). Courts can order patients to participate in these programs instead of state hospitals, aligning with nearby psychiatric facilities. The bill directly affects patients, courts, and local health providers by expanding community-based care options. It does not change existing laws but establishes new contracting mechanisms for mental health services.
Issues: ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProvides community alternatives to state psychiatric hospitals, reducing incarceration for mental health needs and aligning with criminal justice reform goals.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates community-based mental health alternatives to state hospitals, improving patient access and aligning with psychiatric facilities per bill's purpose and subjects.90% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 25, 2025 Last action Mar 26, 2025
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Filed → Edition 1 · 3 edits
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The bill underwent minor administrative formatting changes during its transition from filing to first edition. The document was renumbered from a draft identifier to the official bill number, and the referral information was added to show the bill was sent to the Senate Rules and Operations committee on March 26, 2025.
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The bill identifier changed from a draft number (DRS45319-NI-101) to the official bill number (S616-v-1), indicating it has moved from draft status to an official version.

The referral information was added, showing the bill was referred to the Senate Rules and Operations committee on March 26, 2025.

The draft filing date and document number were removed as the bill moved to its official edition.

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Committee
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Mar 26, 2025
Committee
Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate
upper
Mar 25, 2025
Introduced
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upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

Sponsors

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Legislator
Party
State
District
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Photo of Jim Burgin
Jim Burgin
RRepublican
NC
12
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Photo of Benton Sawrey
Benton Sawrey
RRepublican
NC
10