Today, Governor Stein signed six bills into law. In a statement regarding House Bill 546, he said, “This bill will strengthen North Carolina’s Medicaid program by providing coverage for women who have just given birth for 12 months, making telehealth services more accessible, and launching a new statewide Medicaid health plan for children and young adults served by the child welfare system.”
Governor Stein emphasized the need for further legislative action to protect Medicaid. He stated that state legislators must consider the current Medicaid laws, budgetary constraints, and long-term revenue requirements to safeguard healthcare for over three million North Carolinians on Medicaid. He expressed optimism about Senator Berger’s commitment to addressing implementation issues.
Regarding House Bill 559, Governor Stein remarked, “I have made my appointments to the Building and Residential Code Councils and look forward to the legislature moving to confirm these appointments so that our codes can be modernized and put into effect. North Carolina is the third-fastest growing state in the nation, and western North Carolina in particular is counting on our speedy action.”
Additionally, Governor Stein signed Senate Bill 706, Senate Bill 664, House Bill 210, and House Bill 23 into law.
