Bill Summary for H 612 (2025-2026)
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Apr 15 2025
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AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CHANGES TO THE LAWS AFFECTING JUVENILES AND ASSOCIATED SERVICES, COUNTY SOCIAL SERVICES BOARDS AND DEPARTMENTS, REGIONAL SOCIAL SERVICES BOARDS AND DEPARTMENTS, CONSOLIDATED HUMAN SERVICES BOARDS AND AGENCIES, AND THE NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES.Intro. by Chesser, Bell, Loftis, Alston.
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Bill summary
House committee substitute to the 1st edition makes the following changes.
Section 11.
Bars the relevant county child welfare agency (was, DHHS’s Division of Social Services) from placing the juvenile in any unlicensed facility or without sanction of the court designated by court order under GS 7B-903 or GS 7B-505, as amended by the act.
Section 16.
Modifies the time within which the LME/MCO or PHP must arrange for a comprehensive clinical assessment, psychiatric evaluation, or other substantially equivalent assessment under GS 122C-142.2 to within three business days following notification from the director (was, within 72 hours). Specifies that business days are Monday through Friday, including holidays.