North Carolina 2021-2022 Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 15 D · 1 I cosponsors

HB 809 — NC Healthy Family Act.

Last action — Passed 1st Reading

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

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.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment.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

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

54 added · 52 removed

Plain-language change summary

The revised version of Bill HB 809 includes additional lines emphasizing the importance of expanding Medicaid for rural residents in North Carolina. It highlights that rural residents are 40% more likely to be uninsured, and it points out the potential health benefits of better access to care, particularly for marginalized communities. These changes stress the urgency of Medicaid expansion, which could significantly impact health outcomes and access to healthcare services in rural areas, addressing pressing health disparities and boosting financial support for struggling hospitals.

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA H.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2021 H 1 HOUSE BILL 809 Short Title:
809 May 4, 2021 SESSION 2021 HOUSE PRINCIPAL CLERK H D HOUSE BILL DRH30285-MR-122 Short Title:
Representative Cunningham.
Representatives Cunningham, R.
Smith, Cooper-Suggs, and Gailliard (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 EXPAND MEDICAID IN NORTH CAROLINA.
Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House May 5, 2021 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO EXPAND MEDICAID IN NORTH CAROLINA.
and Whereas, rural residents are 40% more likely to be uninsured and eligible for Medicaid.
and *H809-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2021 Whereas, rural residents are 40% more likely to be uninsured and eligible for Medicaid.
and *DRH30285-MR-122* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2021 Whereas, 11 rural hospitals have closed since 2005 and many others have cut health care services, and six rural hospitals have financial risk.
and Whereas, 11 rural hospitals have closed since 2005 and many others have cut health care services, and six rural hospitals have financial risk.
and Whereas, researchhasshownthatMedicaid expansionhasbeenlinkedto betterhealth outcomes, including increased access to primary care, preventative health services, and medications, as well as lower out-of-pocket expenses;
and Whereas, researchhasshownthatMedicaidexpansionhasbeenlinkedto betterhealth outcomes, including increased access to primary care, preventative health services, and medications, as well as lower out-of-pocket expenses;
Page 2 DRH30285-MR-122
Page 2 House Bill 809-First Edition
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Action History

  1. Passed 1st Reading

  2. Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

  3. Filed

Sponsors

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3 sponsors · 29 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on

Sponsors (3)

Co-sponsors (29)

Not signed on (147)

147 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 809?
HB 809 is sponsored by K. Smith, R. Smith, Carla D. Cunningham (U), Cooper-Suggs, Gailliard, Alexander, Vernetta Alston (Democratic), Autry, Harris, Amber M. Baker (Democratic), Mary Belk (Democratic), Terry M. Brown Jr. (Democratic), Deb Butler (Democratic), Becky Carney (Democratic), Allison A. Dahle (Democratic), Fisher, Garrison, Gill, Graham, Pricey Harrison (Democratic), Zack Hawkins (Democratic), Hunt, Hurtado, Insko, Carolyn G. Logan (Democratic), Lucas, Meyer, Marcia Morey (Democratic), Garland E. Pierce (Democratic), Robert T. Reives, II (Democratic), Julie von Haefen (Democratic), and Cecil Brockman (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 809?
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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