HB 1159 North Carolina House · 2025-2026 Session

Investing in Teen Mental Health.

This North Carolina bill appropriates approximately $1.3 million from the state's General Fund to the Department of Health and Human Services for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The funds are designated to expand access to Teen Mental Health First Aid and Youth Mental Health First Aid training programs across the state. These training courses are designed to teach high school students how to recognize signs of mental health and substance use challenges among their peers and connect them with support. The legislation takes effect on July 1, 2026.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Apr 2026

Committee Review

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Governor

Introduced Apr 30, 2026 Last action May 4, 2026

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Filed → Edition 1 · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill's header was updated to reflect a new session date of May 4, 2026, and the sponsor list was expanded to include Representatives Lambeth, White, and Crawford alongside Representative Lofton. These changes primarily address administrative details and sponsorship attribution rather than altering the bill's substantive policy, funding, or legal requirements.

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The filing date in the header was updated from April 30, 2026, to May 4, 2026.

The bill number identifier was changed from DRH30562-MGa-175 to H1159-v-1.

Additional sponsors (Lambeth, White, and Crawford) were added to the sponsor list, and a reference to the General Assembly website was included for a complete list.

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Committee

May 4, 2026

Committee

Ref to the Com on Appropriations, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

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Apr 30, 2026

Introduced

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3 primary · 38 co-sponsors