NC H351

Establishes a Recovery-Friendly Workplace Program administered by NC Department of Health and Human Services to help employers support employees recovering from substance use disorders

Creates two designation levels: "Participant" status requiring orientation completion and a workplace pledge, and "Certified Recovery-Friendly Workplace" requiring implementation of evidence-informed policies like flexible leave and confidential access to treatment

Requires the Program to develop training materials on addiction science, stigma reduction, naloxone administration, and model workplace policies including nondiscriminatory hiring practices

Appropriates $300,000 from the Opioid Settlement Fund for fiscal year 2025-2026 to subcontract with a qualified professional organization to administer the program

Effective date: July 1, 2025