July 12, 2018
Notes:
Bills that did not pass must be re-introduced in the 2019 Long Session to be considered, unless discussed in a special session.
S.L. = Enacted as State Law
SFY = State Fiscal Year (July 1-June 30), e.g. SFY18-19 = State Fiscal Year July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2019
https://www2.ncleg.net/BillLookUp/2017/s99
Money Report Link: https://www.ncleg.net/Sessions/2017/Budget/2018/conference_committee_report_2018_05_28.pdf
General Assembly budget changes for SFY18-19
Status: S.L. 2018-5
http://ncleg.net/gascripts/BillLookUp/BillLookUp.pl?Session=2017&BillID=s257&submitButton=Go
Money Report Link: https://www.ncleg.net/Sessions/2017/Budget/2017/conference_committee_report_2017_06_19.pdf
General Assembly budget for the biennium of SFY17-18 and SFY18-19
Status: S.L. 2017-57
http://www.ncleg.net/gascripts/BillLookUp/BillLookUp.pl?Session=2017&BillID=s146&submitButton=Go
Raises age to be considered an adult in a crime from 16 to 18 years old and establishes a School/Justice Partnership, juvenile justice law enforcement training and the Juvenile Justice Advisory Committee
Status: SEE Section 16.D.4.(a)-(w) of S.L. 2017-57 (budget)/Item 28 in Money Report
https://www.ncleg.net/Sessions/2017/Bills/House/PDF/H156v4.pdf
http://ncleg.net/gascripts/BillLookUp/BillLookUp.pl?Session=2017&BillID=h156&submitButton=Go
More clearly defines the licensure for Prepaid Health Plans under the Department of Insurance, provides that licensed health organizations already recognized in NC get the PHP licensure, specifies insolvency requirements.
Status: S.L. 2018-49
https://www.ncleg.net/Sessions/2017/Bills/House/PDF/H156v4.pdf
http://ncleg.net/gascripts/BillLookUp/BillLookUp.pl?Session=2017&BillID=h156&submitButton=Go
More clearly defines the licensure for Prepaid Health Plans under the Department of Insurance, provides that licensed health organizations already recognized in NC get the PHP licensure, specifies insolvency requirements.
Status: S.L. 2018-49
http://www.ncleg.net/gascripts/BillLookUp/BillLookUp.pl?Session=2017&BillID=s161&submitButton=Go
Makes changes to the LME/MCO enrollee grievances and appeals statutes to conform to recent federal changes.
Status: DID NOT PASS
http://ncleg.net/gascripts/BillLookUp/BillLookUp.pl?Session=2017&BillID=h181&submitButton=Go
Includes a provision on who can take into custody an individual who appears to have a BH or I-DD issue, updates terminology.
Status: DID NOT PASS
http://ncleg.net/gascripts/BillLookUp/BillLookUp.pl?Session=2017&BillID=h243&submitButton=Go
Focuses on strengthened reporting and prescribing controlled substances, connecting physicians, pharmacists and State.
Status: S.L. 2017-74
http://ncleg.net/gascripts/BillLookUp/BillLookUp.pl?Session=2017&BillID=h280&submitButton=Go
Raises the age of juvenile jurisdiction to include 16 and 17 year olds, increases the information available on juveniles to law enforcement and for court proceedings, authorizes school justice partnerships statewide, requires juvenile justice training for law enforcement and establishes the Juvenile Jurisdiction Advisory Committee.
Status: SEE Section 16.D.4.(a)-(w) of S.L. 2017-57
http://ncleg.net/gascripts/BillLookUp/BillLookUp.pl?Session=2017&BillID=h283&submitButton=Go
Requires DHHS to study and make recommendations on a Telehealth Medicine policy and report to the Health and Human Services Legislative Oversight Committee by 10/1/17.
Status: S.L. 2017-133
http://www.ncleg.net/gascripts/BillLookUp/BillLookUp.pl?Session=2017&BillID=s304&submitButton=Go
Requires financial audits of Local Government entities and non-profits that receive State funds
Status: DID NOT PASS
http://ncleg.net/gascripts/BillLookUp/BillLookUp.pl?Session=2017&BillID=H+307&submitButton=Go
Allows Adaptive Behavior Treatment, as covered by a health benefit plan, to be provided or supervised by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst.
Status: DID NOT PASS
https://www2.ncleg.net/BillLookup/2017/S335
Includes a correction to add back the funding for the Suicide Prevention Lifeline (Section 3.7).
Status: S.L. 2018-97
http://ncleg.net/gascripts/BillLookUp/BillLookUp.pl?Session=2017&BillID=s344&submitButton=Go
Consolidates the Division of Adult Corrections and the Division of Juvenile Justice into a single State Division within the Department of Public Safety.
Status: S.L. 2017-186
http://ncleg.net/gascripts/BillLookUp/BillLookUp.pl?Session=2017&BillID=S350&submitButton=Go
Makes changes related to State funding claims adjudication and allocation, salary requirements for certain LME/MCO personnel and area board structures
Status: DID NOT PASS
http://ncleg.net/gascripts/BillLookUp/BillLookUp.pl?Session=2017&BillID=h403&submitButton=Go
Defines Standard Plan and BH/I-DD Tailored Plan populations and other details in Medicaid Transformation.
Status: S.L. 2018-48
http://www.ncleg.net/gascripts/BillLookUp/BillLookUp.pl?Session=2017&BillID=H461&submitButton=Go
Provides for a pilot between Trillium LME/MCO, New Hanover Regional Medical Center and Recovery Innovations, Inc. to reduce utilization of emergency departments
Status: SEE Section 11F.7.(a) of S.L. 2017-57
http://ncleg.net/gascripts/BillLookUp/BillLookUp.pl?Session=2017&BillID=h464&submitButton=Go
Adds multiple substances to Controlled Substance Schedule.
Status: S.L. 2017-115
http://ncleg.net/gascripts/BillLookUp/BillLookUp.pl?Session=2017&BillID=s472&submitButton=Go
Authorizes the implementation of a pilot program for Trillium LME/MCO to manage and operate, within its catchment area, CAP-C, CAP-DA and the CDSAs.
Status: DID NOT PASS
http://www.ncleg.net/gascripts/BillLookUp/BillLookUp.pl?Session=2017&BillID=h477&submitButton=Go
12/1/17 DHHS Report to Medicaid and Health Choice LOC on financial impact and then Medicaid State Plan Amendment submitted. Also states intent to fund if the SPA is approved.
Status: SEE Section 11H.14A.(a) of S.L. 2017-57
http://ncleg.net/gascripts/BillLookUp/BillLookUp.pl?Session=2017&BillID=H478&submitButton=Go
Expands allowance for experience that can be applied toward being a Qualified Professional
Status: S.L. 2017-32
http://ncleg.net/gascripts/BillLookUp/BillLookUp.pl?Session=2017&BillID=s499&submitButton=Go
In SFY17-18, appropriates $2.1 million to ReNu Life, Inc. for capital expenditures in residential TBI services.
Status: SEE Item 114 in Money Report of S.L. 2017-57 (budget) for provision of $500,000.
http://ncleg.net/gascripts/BillLookUp/BillLookUp.pl?Session=2017&BillID=h536&submitButton=G
For SFY17-18, Appropriates $2 m for up to two Facility-Based Crisis centers for one year. Appropriates $6.5 m for one year for statewide expansion of community paramedicine pilot. Appropriates $225,000 for community paramedic 30 mobile crisis management program sites. DHHS report by 4/2/18.
Status: SEE Section 11G.1.(a)-(c) of S.L. 2017-57 for Community Paramedicine
SEE Section 11F4.(a)-(e) of S.L. 2017-57 for FBC
https://www2.ncleg.net/BillLookUp/2017/s%20550
Creates judicially managed drug accountability and recovery courts (strikes through NC Drug Treatment Courts) across the state within the Administrative Office of the Courts.
Status: DID NOT PASS
http://ncleg.net/gascripts/BillLookUp/BillLookUp.pl?Session=2017&BillID=h560&submitButton=Go
Sets out requirements for LME/MCOs to report on the I-DD waiting list and registry of unmet needs with particular data points.
Status: DID NOT PASS
http://ncleg.net/gascripts/BillLookUp/BillLookUp.pl?Session=2017&BillID=h564&submitButton=Go
Makes changes to the involuntary commitment laws under Chapter 122C including requiring a community crisis collaborative plan.
Status: S.L. 2018-33
https://www2.ncleg.net/BillLookUp/2017/s%20569
Revises power of attorney statutes, including how power of attorney relates to an individual with power to make health care decisions.
Status: S.L. 2017-153
http://ncleg.net/gascripts/BillLookUp/BillLookUp.pl?Session=2017&BillID=h608&submitButton=Go
Overhauls the NC child welfare system. Establishes a Child Welfare Transformation Council and restructures the Department of Social Services to create a regional system instead of a county-based system.
Status: SEE 11.C.7.(a) in S.L. 2017-57.
SEE H630/S.L. 2017-41
http://ncleg.net/gascripts/BillLookUp/BillLookUp.pl?Session=2017&BillID=h615&submitButton=Go
Amends the NC Substance Abuse Professional Practice Act by: Repealing certified SA residential facility director credential; modifying membership of NC SAPPB, adjusting requirements for certification as a SAC, SAPC, or criminal justice addictions professional.
Status: S.L. 2017-108
https://www2.ncleg.net/BillLookup/2017/S616
Includes multiple changes to statutes pertaining to controlled substances reporting, law enforcement access to confidential info such as pharmacy data. States intent for the following funding in SFY19-20: $10 m, recurring, in DMH budget directed to community-based SUD services, including MAT; $1 m, recurring, in DMH budget to purchase opioid antagonists for use by law enforcement agencies; $160,000, recurring, to SBI for Operation Medicine Drop; $122,000, recurring, $58,000, non-recurring for one additional special agent in SBI.
Status: S.L. 2018-44
https://www2.ncleg.net/BillLookup/2017/H630
Directs reform of the NC child welfare system and other significant changes to the social services system. Creates the Social Services Regional Supervision and Collaboration Work Group and requires a report with recommendations by 10/1/18. Allows for regional social service offices and creates the Child Well-Being Transformation Council.
Status: S.L. 2017-41
https://www2.ncleg.net/BillLookUp/2017/H631
Creates a work group to review the administrative requirements for MH/IDD/SUD providers and make recommendations for changes where there is duplication.
Status: DID NOT PASS
http://ncleg.net/gascripts/BillLookUp/BillLookUp.pl?Session=2017&BillID=H640
Repeals the Certification of Need Laws for facilities.
Status: DID NOT PASS
http://ncleg.net/gascripts/BillLookUp/BillLookUp.pl?Session=2017&BillID=H657
Modifies laws to strengthen initial and maintenance of licensing process for Adult Care Homes.
Status: S.L. 2017-184
http://ncleg.net/gascripts/BillLookUp/BillLookUp.pl?Session=2017&BillID=h662&submitButton=Go
1/1/18 DHHS will submit a design proposal for the Carolina Cares program. This is a health benefit program directed at individuals between the ages of 19 and 64 who are not Medicaid eligible but have a low enough income to qualify. Funding will be comprised of a federal portion, State portion, individual premiums and assessments to entities such as hospitals.
Status: DID NOT PASS
http://ncleg.net/gascripts/BillLookUp/BillLookUp.pl?Session=2017&BillID=H679&submitButton=Go
Restores the net general fund appropriations for ADATCS flowing directly to the ADATCs.
Status: DID NOT PASS
SEE S.L. 2017-57 (budget)/Increases percentage of funds for SFY17-18 that must be spent by LME/MCOs on ADATC services from 80% to 86%.
https://www2.ncleg.net/BillLookUp/2017/h715
A resolution urging the General Assembly to prioritize innovative, evidence-based approaches to SUD.
Status: Adopted 4/11/17
https://www2.ncleg.net/BillLookup/2017/H725
Directs DPI to study and report on the funding sources, areas which receive funding, potential for outcomes tied to funding of mental health support services in the schools.
Status: DID NOT PASS
https://www2.ncleg.net/BillLookUp/2017/s%20750
Strengthens language in NCGS 153A related to Counties that have local confinement facilities and the health and welfare of individuals in those facilities. Ties local confinement facilities to the S. 99, budget bill, provision to increase prison staff salaries and to S. 630, Involuntary Commitment, requirements. Adds prison facilities to the Health Information Exchange and calls for exploring the addition of local confinement facilities. Requires DHHS reports: 10/1/18 on progress in meeting these requirements and again on 10/1/19 with final status, 11/1/18 on improving health screening and prescription administration for individuals in local confinement facilities.
Adds reps from the NC Veterinary Medicine Board to the Prescription Drug Abuse Advisory Committee and requires continuing education of members of that guild.
Status: S.L. 2018-76
https://www2.ncleg.net/BillLookup/2017/S768
Revises and updates certain terms used in NC General Statutes, specifically replaces “mental retardation” with “intellectual-developmental disability”.
Status: S.L. 2018-47
https://www2.ncleg.net/BillLookUp/2017/h%20778
Authorizes the Legislative Research Commission to study effective evidence-based strategies to prevent the misuse of opioids.
Status: DID NOT PASS
https://www2.ncleg.net/BillLookup/2017/S780
Establish Medicaid and State service definitions that support residents of group homes, including establishment of “in lieu of” and alternative service definitions.
Status: DID NOT PASS
http://ncleg.net/gascripts/BillLookUp/BillLookUp.pl?Session=2017&BillID=h858&submitButton=Go
Expands Medicaid eligibility by January 1, 2018 and appropriates funds for expansion. Uses Medicaid Expansion Assessment (including to hospitals) and State funds derived from savings due to expansion. Reduces Division of MH/I-DD/SAS funding by $6.7 million recurring in SFY17-18 and $13.5 million recurring in SFY18-19 based on savings estimates.
Status: DID NOT PASS
http://ncleg.net/gascripts/BillLookUp/BillLookUp.pl?Session=2017&BillID=h894&submitButton=Go
Develops a pilot program in Cumberland County between DHHS and DMVA using CCNC and Maxim Health Services, to care coordinate services for veterans. Also provides for the development of a youth suicide and prevention training to be used in schools. The training is a partnership between State Bd of Ed and DHHS/DPH.
Status: DID NOT PASS
Re: youth suicide and prevention training, SEE Section 7.27(g) of S.L. 2018-5
https://www2.ncleg.net/BillLookup/2017/H933
Allows reciprocity for individuals who are licensed as school psychologists in other states and are coming to NC, allows for telepsychology, including with out-of-state practitioners, creates a Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact Commission to oversee this.
Status: DID NOT PASS
https://www2.ncleg.net/BillLookup/2017/H967
Directs DHHS to study and report on telemedicine policies.
Status: SEE S.L. 2017-133
https://www2.ncleg.net/BillLookup/2017/S762
Directs DHHS and OHSR to study development and implementation of a program that encourages State agencies to hire individuals with disabilities, particularly I-DD.
Status: DID NOT PASS
https://www2.ncleg.net/BillLookup/2017/H984
Creates within DHHS the position of Director of Education and Employment Opportunities for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and other things.
Status: DID NOT PASS
https://www2.ncleg.net/BillLookUp/2017/h%20998
Directs DHHS to study and report recommendations to create incentives for medical education in rural areas, ensure loan repayment program is targeted to benefit rural areas of NC, requires DHHS to submit a report on 10/1/18 to JLOC on Medicaid and Health Choice addressing specific points in separating outcomes strategies for acute care hospitals and PHPs.
Status: S.L. 2018-88