Healthcare

in committee · North Carolina · House Apr 8, 2025

HB 804: Human Life Protection Act of 2025.

HB 804, the "Human Life Protection Act of 2025," prohibits most abortions in North Carolina starting July 1, 2025, defining "abortion" as any act intending to cause fetal death after fertilization. The law permits exceptions only when a licensed physician determines, using reasonable medical judgment, that a pregnancy poses a life-threatening risk to the mother or causes serious impairment of a major bodily function - excluding risks from the mother's own actions. Violations carry criminal penalties (Class B1 felony for causing fetal death, Class B2 for other violations) and civil penalties of $100,000 per violation, plus potential license revocation for medical providers. This law directly affects pregnant individuals seeking abortions and healthcare providers performing them in North Carolina, replacing prior exceptions and repealing related statutes.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill prohibits most abortions, restricting access to a healthcare service (abortion) except in narrow life-threatening cases, directly limiting patient access to medical procedures.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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in committee · North Carolina · Senate Mar 26, 2025

SB 550: Coaches Care Act.

SB 550, the Coaches Care Act, requires all middle and high school coaches and athletic directors in North Carolina to complete approved youth mental health first aid training by July 1, 2026. The training teaches coaches to recognize mental health challenges, assist youth experiencing them, and connect them to professional resources. Schools must maintain records of coach certification, and local governments must deny public facility access to youth sports organizations whose coaches lack this certification. The State Board of Education will approve specific training programs, initially including the National Council for Mental Wellbeing's courses, and publish them annually. This law directly affects all public school coaches and youth sports organizations using county or city facilities.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates mental health training for school coaches to support student well-being, enhancing educational environment and student access to mental health resources within K-12 framework.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates mental health first aid training for coaches to recognize and connect students to resources, directly advancing youth mental health services as a core healthcare component.95% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education Student Health

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in committee · North Carolina · House Apr 1, 2025

HB 595: Parental Rights for Curriculum and Books.

HB 595 restricts certain curriculum content in North Carolina public schools, directly affecting K-12 students and their parents. It bans instruction on gender identity, sexual activity, or sexuality in grades K-6 (except answering student questions) and requires parental written consent for such topics in grades 7-12. The bill mandates that schools provide age-appropriate health education materials, including 60-day parental review periods for materials related to sexual health, HIV/AIDS prevention, and reproductive health. It also specifies that human growth education in 4th and 5th grades must be single-sex, scientifically based, and require annual parental consent.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBans instruction on gender identity/sexuality in K-6 and mandates parental consent for such topics in grades 7-12, directly restricting curriculum content per bill summary.95% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRestricts sexual health education content via parental consent requirements, limiting access to HIV/AIDS prevention and sexual health materials in schools.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum K-12 Education Women's Health

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in committee · North Carolina · House Apr 7, 2025

HB 757: Joyful Soul Treasures/Funds.

HB 757 appropriates $31,000 from North Carolina's General Fund to Joyful Soul Treasures, Inc., a nonprofit organization, for its "Safe Haven for Safe Sex" project. The grant specifically supports sexual health education and awareness programs targeting adolescents aged 13-18, focusing on providing essential knowledge and reducing stigma. This funding directly enables the nonprofit to implement this youth-focused initiative. The bill becomes effective July 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $31k from state General Fund for youth sexual health education, directly funding a public service program under Budget & Taxes topic.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationFunds nonprofit's sexual health education program for adolescents, directly supporting educational access and curriculum content under 'Health Education' subject.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds adolescent sexual health education program under public health initiatives, directly advancing healthcare access and reducing stigma for minors.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget

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passed · North Carolina · House Jun 24, 2025

HB 578: The Jason Flatt Act of North Carolina.

HB 578, the Jason Flatt Act, requires all North Carolina public K-12 schools to implement suicide prevention education and training for school staff. It mandates that licensed educators complete at least one hour of annual suicide prevention training, while staff working with grades 6-12 must receive guidelines for identifying at-risk students and procedures for referrals. Schools must adopt a mental health plan including these elements, with initial staff training of six hours (within six months of hire) and two hours annually thereafter. The law applies to all public schools, charter schools, regional schools, and lab schools starting the 2025-2026 school year.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates suicide prevention training for K-12 staff, enhancing mental health support within educational settings per bill requirements.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates suicide prevention training and mental health plans in schools, strengthening mental health services under public health initiatives.95% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education School Safety Student Health Insurance

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passed both · North Carolina · House May 12, 2026

HB 727: Limit Medicaid Reimb. for Facility Fees.

HB 727 modifies the licensure process for marriage and family therapists and therapy associates in North Carolina. It streamlines the process for professionals licensed in other states to obtain a North Carolina license through reciprocity, making it mandatory for qualified applicants. The bill adjusts experience requirements and expands acceptable examination options to include California's clinical examination. Additionally, it clarifies that all applicants, including those applying via reciprocity, must undergo criminal history record checks. These changes aim to facilitate licensing for out-of-state therapists while maintaining regulatory oversight.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareStreamlines licensure for mental health professionals, improving access to therapy services by reducing barriers for out-of-state therapists and expanding exam options.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid Medical Licensing

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died · North Carolina · Senate Mar 24, 2025

SB 337: Reallocate Civil War and Reconst. Hist Ctr Fnds.

SB 337 redirects unspent funds originally designated for the North Carolina Civil War & Reconstruction History Center to support community services in Cumberland County. Specifically, it reallocates 40% to Fayetteville for mental health programs and pedestrian safety, 30% to Hope Mills for a community center, and 30% to Cumberland County for water infrastructure, youth mental health services, and emergency response equipment. The bill requires the state to return unused funds from prior appropriations to the Office of State Budget and Management for this reallocation, effective July 1, 2025. This changes the original purpose of the funds from a history center project to immediate local infrastructure and health needs.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRedirects unspent state funds to community services including mental health, infrastructure, and emergency response, reallocating existing appropriations to fund essential public programs.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly allocates 40% to Fayetteville for mental health programs and 30% to Cumberland County for youth mental health services, directly funding healthcare services under the topic description.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill allocates 40% to Fayetteville for pedestrian safety, directly enhancing transportation safety infrastructure within the allocated funds.90% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Pedestrian Safety

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passed · North Carolina · House Apr 9, 2025

HB 160: Joel H. Crisp Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP) Awareness Law.

HB 160 requires North Carolina's University of North Carolina School of Medicine Area Health Education Centers (NC AHEC) to create and share evidence-based information about sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP) with all healthcare practitioners in the state. This includes current risk factors, conditions, and contact details for epilepsy support organizations, available on NC AHEC's website. Healthcare providers treating epilepsy patients will directly receive this standardized resource, which must be compiled by consulting medical boards and professional societies. NC AHEC must report the completed resource to the legislature by September 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires evidence-based SUDEP education for healthcare providers, enhancing public health awareness and provider knowledge per NC AHEC's health education mandate.90% confidence

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in committee · North Carolina · Senate Mar 26, 2025

SB 668: NC Genetic Counselors Workforce Act.

SB 668 establishes a licensing system for genetic counselors in North Carolina by creating a five-member Genetic Counselors Licensure Board. The bill requires genetic counselors to obtain a license from this board to practice, defines key terms like "genetic counseling" and "genetic counselor," and sets standards for licensure, supervision of interns, and continuing education. It directly affects genetic counselors and genetic counseling interns practicing in North Carolina by mandating licensure under the new framework. The board will handle applications, renewals, disciplinary actions, and develop rules to regulate the profession. The bill does not address healthcare access or costs but focuses on professional standards and oversight.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes licensing standards for genetic counselors to ensure competency and patient safety in healthcare services, directly strengthening professional regulation within healthcare delivery.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Medical Licensing

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in committee · North Carolina · House Apr 14, 2025

HB 989: Build Safer Communities and Schools Act.

HB 989 creates a statewide grant program to improve school safety in North Carolina public schools. It provides funding for three specific purposes: (1) crisis services for students (like therapy and family support), (2) evidence-based training for staff on trauma response and suicide prevention, and (3) safety equipment purchases (such as bullet-resistant glass, alarms, and security systems). Grants must supplement, not replace, existing school safety funding, and charter schools can now receive equipment grants. The program limits annual spending to $350,000 per grant category and prioritizes equipment like exterior door locks and active shooter alarms.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationFunds crisis services, trauma training, and safety equipment to enhance school safety and student well-being, directly supporting educational environment and student access to safe learning.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds mental health services (therapy, suicide prevention training) for students as part of school safety grants, directly supporting mental health care access in educational settings.92% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety

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