North Carolina 2025 Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 9 D · 4 R cosponsors

HB 351 — Recovery-Friendly Workplace Program/Funds.

Last action — Passed 1st Reading

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    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced March 10, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

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Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 13 sponsors

    3 primary, 10 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (9 D · 4 R) — cross-party backing.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

64 added · 63 removed

Plain-language change summary

The revised version of House Bill 351 includes added lines that specify the program's focus on collaboration with accredited Recovery Community Organizations (RCOs) that have experience with Recovery-Friendly Workplace initiatives in North Carolina. This change emphasizes the importance of integrating peer-driven approaches and personal experiences into the program's design and execution. This matters because it aims to enhance the effectiveness of support for individuals in recovery by ensuring that best practices and real-life insights are a foundation of workplace initiatives.

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA H.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2025 H 1 HOUSE BILL 351 Short Title:
351 Mar 10, 2025 SESSION 2025 HOUSE PRINCIPAL CLERK H D HOUSE BILL DRH40222-LRa-53A Short Title:
Representative Huneycutt.
Representatives Huneycutt, K.
Hall, Chesser, and Rhyne (Primary Sponsors).
For a complete list of sponsors, refer to the North Carolina General Assembly web site.
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE RECOVERY-FRIENDLY WORKPLACE PROGRAM AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THAT PURPOSE.
Appropriations, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House March 11, 2025 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE RECOVERY-FRIENDLY WORKPLACE PROGRAM AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THAT PURPOSE.
(1) Certified Recovery-Friendly Workplace.
(1) Certified Recovery-FriendlyWorkplace.
– A workplace that meets the criteria for participant status as established by this act, attains designation as a participant by the Recovery-Friendly Workplace Program, and receives documentation from the Program of such designation.
– A workplace that meets the criteria for participant status as established by this act, attains designation as a participant by the Recovery-FriendlyWorkplace Program, and receives documentation from the Program of such designation.
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services shall task an appropriate professional organization with demonstrated expertise in promoting recovery-supportive practices, engaging with employers, and implementing evidence-based strategies to support individuals in recovery.
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services shall task an appropriate professional organization with demonstrated expertise in promoting recovery-supportive practices, engaging with employers, and implementing evidence-based *H351-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 strategies to support individuals in recovery.
The organization must have a proven track record *DRH40222-LRa-53A* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 of working collaboratively with businesses and recovery communities across the State to foster inclusive and supportive workplace environments.
The organization must have a proven track record of working collaboratively with businesses and recovery communities across the State to foster inclusive and supportive workplace environments.
and (10) Develop model Recovery-Friendly Workplace policiesand procedures for use by employers, including guidance on nondiscriminatory hiring practices and reasonable accommodations.
and (10) Develop model Recovery-FriendlyWorkplace policiesand procedures for use by employers, including guidance on nondiscriminatory hiring practices and reasonable accommodations.
(2) To become certified as a Recovery-Friendly Workplace, an employer must do all of the following:
(2) To become certified as a Recovery-FriendlyWorkplace, an employer must do all of the following:
Page 2 DRH40222-LRa-53A General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 (2) Identifying opportunities for continued improvement and updating workplace strategies accordingly.
Page 2 House Bill 351-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 (2) Identifying opportunities for continued improvement and updating workplace strategies accordingly.
DRH40222-LRa-53A Page 3
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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 · 10 co-sponsors · 166 not signed on

Sponsors (3)

Co-sponsors (10)

Not signed on (166)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 351?
HB 351 is sponsored by Shelly Willingham (Democratic), Lindsey Prather (Democratic), Garland E. Pierce (Democratic), Carolyn G. Logan (Democratic), Pricey Harrison (Democratic), Maria Cervania (Democratic), Terry M. Brown Jr. (Democratic), Eric Ager (Democratic), Heather H. Rhyne (Republican), Allen Chesser (Republican), Kyle Hall (Republican), Cody Huneycutt (Republican), and Cecil Brockman (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 351?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced March 10, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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