NC H1173

Disapproves 40 rules adopted by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services on February 11, 2019, and approved by the Rules Review Commission on April 18, 2019, pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3(b1)

Rules subject to disapproval cover jail facility operations including definitions, operations manuals, inmate classification, fire safety, security requirements, supervision, bedding, hygiene, medical screening, and construction standards

Specific construction standards addressed include inmate processing areas, padded cells, floors, ceilings, walls, windows, doors, plumbing systems, electrical systems, dayrooms, and dormitories

Takes effect upon enactment into law