North Carolina 2019-2020 Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 9 D · 3 R · 1 I cosponsors

HB 1180 — Sam's Law.

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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2019-2020 Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

83 added · 80 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of House Bill 1180 clarifies that each school unit must ensure at least one trained employee is available to administer seizure medication to students. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of consistent training requirements for staff and volunteers, aligning them with guidelines from the Epilepsy Foundation. This change is significant as it strengthens support for students with seizure disorders by ensuring that trained individuals are present in schools to assist them, fostering a safer environment for affected children.

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA H.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2019 H 1 HOUSE BILL 1180 Short Title:
1180 May 26, 2020 SESSION 2019 HOUSE PRINCIPAL CLERK H D HOUSE BILL DRH10812-MKa-247 Short Title:
For a complete list of sponsors, refer to the North Carolina General Assembly web site.
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT RELATING TO SEIZURE DISORDERS IN SCHOOLS.
Education - K-12, if favorable, Appropriations, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House May 26, 2020 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT RELATING TO SEIZURE DISORDERS IN SCHOOLS.
(2) A written statement from the parent indicating whether school personnel or volunteers are permitted to administer the seizure medication to the student in the applicable school year.
(2) A written statement from the parent indicating whether school personnel or volunteers are permitted to administer the seizure medication to the student in *H1180-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 the applicable school year.
*DRH10812-MKa-247* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 (3) If school personnel or volunteers who meet the training requirements of this section are permitted to administer the seizure medication to the student, a written statement that the parent will provide the school with at least one unopened dosage of the medication with an intact pharmaceutical label.
(3) If school personnel or volunteers who meet the training requirements of this section are permitted to administer the seizure medication to the student, a written statement that the parent will provide the school with at least one unopened dosage of the medication with an intact pharmaceutical label.
115C-375.7 for all school units, as defined in that section, operated under the control of a constituent institution of The University of North Carolina." Page 2 DRH10812-MKa-247 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 SECTION 3.(f) Article 39 of Chapter 115C of the General Statutes is amended by adding a new section to read:
115C-375.7 for all school units, as defined in that section, operated Page 2 House Bill 1180-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 under the control of a constituent institution of The University of North Carolina." SECTION 3.(f) Article 39 of Chapter 115C of the General Statutes is amended by adding a new section to read:
DRH10812-MKa-247 Page 3
House Bill 1180-First Edition Page 3
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Action History

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  2. Passed 1st Reading

  3. Ref to the Com on Education - K-12, if favorable, Appropriations, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

Sponsors

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3 sponsors · 22 co-sponsors · 154 not signed on

Sponsors (3)

  • Hardister
  • Jarvis
  • Horn

Co-sponsors (22)

Not signed on (154)

154 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 1180?
HB 1180 is sponsored by Hardister, Jarvis, Horn, Clemmons, Autry, Pricey Harrison (Democratic), Cynthia Ball (Democratic), Barnes, Deb Butler (Democratic), Fisher, Garrison, Gill, P. Jones, Jeffrey C. McNeely (Republican), McNeill, Amos L. Quick, III (Democratic), Robert T. Reives, II (Democratic), Richardson, Shelly Willingham (Democratic), Nasif Majeed (U), Keith Kidwell (Republican), Chris Humphrey (Republican), Zack Hawkins (Democratic), Becky Carney (Democratic), and Amber M. Baker (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 1180?
This bill died with 2019-2020 Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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