Allow Live-In Direct Support Professionals in Group Homes.
House Bill 743 (HB 743) allows direct support professionals to permanently reside in specific licensed group homes where they provide services to clients. The bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services (DHSR) to adopt rules necessary to implement this change for facilities licensed under 10A NCAC 27G .5601(c)(3). DHSR is also required to report its progress on these changes to the Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Health and Human Services by September 30, 2025. This legislation aims to establish a framework for live-in support within these residential settings.
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Apr 2025
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Introduced Apr 2, 2025
Last action Apr 17, 2025
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The bill underwent formatting and sponsorship updates during its transition from filing to the first edition. The primary substantive change is the addition of three new co-sponsors (White, Price, and Buansi) to the original sponsor, Representative Crawford, expanding the legislative support base for allowing live-in Direct Support Professionals in group homes. The bill number was also updated from a draft identifier to the official HB 743 designation.
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Added three new co-sponsors (Representatives White, Price, and Buansi) to the bill sponsorship list, increasing legislative backing for the live-in DSP initiative.
Updated bill identifier from draft number DRH10293-NL-65 to official designation H743-v-1, reflecting progression from filing to first edition.
Changed session date from April 2, 2025 to April 3, 2025, and added page number 1 to the header formatting.
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Apr 17, 2025
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Apr 2, 2025
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