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NC H851
Bill
Status
5/7/2025
Primary Sponsor
Timothy Reeder
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AI Summary
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Creates "Hospital Police Officers" as a new distinct classification of company police officers under North Carolina's Company Police Act, defined as those employed by hospitals
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Authorizes hospital governing bodies to enter mutual aid agreements with municipalities or counties (with sheriff consent) equivalent to municipal police department agreements
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Grants certified hospital police agencies access to the Criminal Justice Law Enforcement Automated Data System (CJLEADS) and the Division of Criminal Information Network (DCIN) upon request and compliance with applicable requirements
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Allows hospital police agencies to qualify for tuition and registration fee waivers at community colleges for training courses on the State Board-approved specialized course list
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Permits certified hospital police agencies to use the Voice Interoperability Plan for Emergency Responders (VIPER) system if they acquire the necessary equipment
Legislative Description
Hospital Police Officer/Authority/Info Access
Health Services
Last Action
Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate
5/7/2025