NC H349

Health care powers of attorney may now be executed with either two qualified witnesses OR notarization before a notary public, rather than requiring both

Advance health care directives (living wills) may similarly be signed with either two qualified witnesses OR notarization, providing flexibility in execution requirements

Secretary of State authorized to receive electronic filings of advance health care directives in addition to hard copy submissions for the Advance Health Care Directive Registry

Parents may choose their child's nurse for IEP-required nursing services if the nurse previously provided care to the child, works for an agency meeting standard contract terms, and the rate equals or is less than other contracted nurses

Parts I-III (health care documents provisions) effective October 1, 2025; Part IV (IEP nursing choice) effective upon becoming law for the 2025-2026 school year