North Carolina 2023-2024 Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 12 D · 2 R · 1 I cosponsors

HB 494 — Strong Minds Pilot Program.

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 2023-2024 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment.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.

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What changed in the latest version

10 added · 9 removed

Plain-language change summary

In the latest version of House Bill 494, the language has been updated to include additional sponsors for the bill, expanding the support it has among legislators. This change is important because it demonstrates broader backing for the bill, which could enhance its chances of passing and implementing the proposed policies more effectively.

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA H.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2023 H 1 HOUSE BILL 494 Short Title:
494 Mar 28, 2023 SESSION 2023 HOUSE PRINCIPAL CLERK H D HOUSE BILL DRH10238-LUa-140A Short Title:
Representative Ball.
Representatives Ball, Moss, Clemmons, and von Haefen (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 ESTABLISH THE STRONG MINDS PILOT PROGRAM TO SUPPORT THE MENTAL HEALTH OF CAREGIVERS OF CHILDREN BIRTH TO FIVE YEARS OF AGE.
Appropriations, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House March 29, 2023 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE STRONG MINDS PILOT PROGRAM TO SUPPORT THE MENTAL HEALTH OF CAREGIVERS OF CHILDREN BIRTH TO FIVE YEARS OF AGE.
There is appropriated from the General Fund to the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (Division), the sum of two hundred eighty thousand dollars ($280,000) in nonrecurring funds for the 2023-2024 fiscal year.
There is appropriated from the General Fund to the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and EarlyEducation (Division), the sum of two hundred eighty thousand dollars ($280,000) in nonrecurring funds for the 2023-2024 fiscal year.
*DRH10238-LUa-140A*
*H494-v-1*
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Action History

  1. Passed 1st Reading

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

  3. Filed

Sponsors

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3 sponsors · 16 co-sponsors · 160 not signed on

Sponsors (3)

Co-sponsors (16)

Not signed on (160)

160 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 494?
HB 494 is sponsored by Cynthia Ball (Democratic), Ben T. Moss, Jr. (Republican), Clemmons, Vernetta Alston (Democratic), Autry, Amber M. Baker (Democratic), Mary Belk (Democratic), Kanika Brown (Democratic), Maria Cervania (Democratic), Gill, Pricey Harrison (Democratic), Zack Hawkins (Democratic), Ya Liu (Democratic), Carolyn G. Logan (Democratic), Lucas, Nasif Majeed (U), Joe John (Democratic), Neal Jackson (Republican), and Julie von Haefen (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 494?
This bill died with 2023-2024 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.
Where can I track HB 494?
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