North Carolina Legislature (healthcare bills) · March 25, 2025 · Primary source
NC HB 494: Mental Health Protection Act.
Summary
North Carolina HB 494, titled the Mental Health Protection Act, passed its first reading in the state legislature. Subject tags indicate the bill addresses mental health counseling licensure, LGBTQ and gender issues, minors, pastoral counselors, psychology, social work, and patient rights. No bill text or substantive provisions are disclosed.
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