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NC H484

Bill

Status

Passed

7/10/2023

Primary Sponsor

Hugh Blackwell

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023-2024 Session

AI Summary

  • Modifies G.S. 122C-53(a) to allow mental health facilities to disclose client confidential information with written consent from the client or legally responsible person
  • Written releases must contain core elements for authorizations as specified in Subpart E of Part 164 of Title 45 of the Code of Federal Regulations to be valid
  • Requires the Commission for Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Abuse Services to adopt temporary rules to implement the act until permanent rules become effective
  • Effective October 1, 2023, and applies to all information releases consented to on or after that date
  • Ratified July 3, 2023, and approved by Governor Roy Cooper on July 10, 2023

Legislative Description

Mental Health Confidential Info. Disclosure

Administrative Code; Administrative Rules; Confidentiality; Dhhs; Health Services; Medical Records; Mental Health; Presented; Pr

Last Action

Ch. SL 2023-95

7/10/2023

Committee Referrals

Rules and Operations of the Senate6/7/2023
Health Care6/5/2023
Rules and Operations of the Senate4/20/2023
Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House4/18/2023
Health3/28/2023

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