North Carolina 2021-2022 Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 10 D · 2 R · 1 I cosponsors

HB 788 — Achieve Better Mental Health Recovery Results.

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This bill died with 2021-2022 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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Plain-language change summary

The recent amendment to House Bill 788 adds specific language that requires the Mental Health Recovery Policy Chief to provide an estimated timeline for when mental health centers will be fully operational, as well as an estimate of their capacity. This change is important because it emphasizes accountability and transparency in the establishment of mental health facilities, allowing the public and stakeholders to better understand the progress and resources required to enhance mental health services in the state.

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA H.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2021 H 1 HOUSE BILL 788 Short Title:
788 May 3, 2021 SESSION 2021 HOUSE PRINCIPAL CLERK H D HOUSE BILL DRH30287-MRa-113 Short Title:
Representative Autry.
Representatives Autry, Lambeth, Sasser, and Brown (Primary Sponsors).
For a complete list of sponsors, refer to the North Carolina General Assembly web site.
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO ACHIEVE BETTER MENTAL HEALTH RECOVERY RESULTS BY SUPPORTING PEER-RUN RECOVERY WELLNESS CENTERS, BY CREATING A NORTH CAROLINA MENTAL HEALTH RECOVERY AND RESILIENCY AGENDA, AND BY REQUIRING A MENTAL HEALTH RECOVERY POLICY CHIEF WITHIN THE DIVISION OF MENTAL HEALTH, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES IN THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES.
Health, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House May 4, 2021 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO ACHIEVE BETTER MENTAL HEALTH RECOVERY RESULTS BY SUPPORTING PEER-RUN RECOVERY WELLNESS CENTERS, BY CREATING A NORTH CAROLINA MENTAL HEALTH RECOVERY AND RESILIENCY AGENDA, AND BY REQUIRING A MENTAL HEALTH RECOVERY POLICY CHIEF WITHIN THE DIVISION OF MENTAL HEALTH, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES IN THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES.
The report shall includeanestimatedtime lineforthecenterstobefullyoperationaland anestimateofthenumber of individuals each center will have the capacity to serve.
The report shall includeanestimatedtimelineforthecenterstobefullyoperationalandanestimateofthenumber of individuals each center will have the capacity to serve.
*DRH30287-MRa-113* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2021 (c) The Mental Health Recovery Policy Chief shall ensure that mental health recovery values and outcomes are drivers of State policy and work to engage knowledgeable individuals who have experienced mental health recovery and external experts to inform the Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Abuse Services.
*H788-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2021 (c) The Mental Health Recovery Policy Chief shall ensure that mental health recovery values and outcomes are drivers of State policy and work to engage knowledgeable individuals who have experienced mental health recovery and external experts to inform the Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Abuse Services.
(c) The Mental Health Recovery Policy Chief established under this Part shall ensure that individuals with personal experiences of mental health recovery inform the development of each NC Mental Health Recovery and Resiliency Agenda." SECTION 2.(c) G.S.
(c) The Mental Health RecoveryPolicyChief established under this Part shall ensure that individuals with personal experiences of mental health recovery inform the development of each NC Mental Health Recovery and Resiliency Agenda." SECTION 2.(c) G.S.
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Action History

  1. Passed 1st Reading

  2. Ref to the Com on Health, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

  3. Filed

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 788?
HB 788 is sponsored by K. Smith, Autry, Donny Lambeth (Republican), Sasser, Terry M. Brown Jr. (Democratic), Adcock, Cynthia Ball (Democratic), Mary Belk (Democratic), Carla D. Cunningham (U), Fisher, Garrison, Gill, Harris, Pricey Harrison (Democratic), Hunt, Hunter, Hurtado, Insko, Carolyn G. Logan (Democratic), Lucas, Meyer, Marcia Morey (Democratic), Garland E. Pierce (Democratic), Robert T. Reives, II (Democratic), Yarborough, Ben T. Moss, Jr. (Republican), Joe John (Democratic), and Cecil Brockman (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 788?
This bill died with 2021-2022 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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