MENTAL HEALTH WORKERS' BILL OF RIGHTS.

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View NCGA Bill Details2011-2012 Session
House Bill 287 (Public) Filed Wednesday, March 9, 2011
TO ENACT THE MENTAL HEALTH WORKERS' BILL OF RIGHTS.
Intro. by Bell.

Status: Ref to the Com on Health and Human Services, if favorable, Commerce and Job Development (House Action) (Mar 10 2011)
H 287

Bill Summaries:

  • Summary date: Mar 9 2011 - View Summary

    Enacts new Article 8, the Mental Health Workers’ Bill of Rights, to GS Chapter 122C to provide basic rights and standards to mental health workers. Enumerates 10 elements for inclusion in the bill of rights for mental health workers, including the right to a safe workplace, the right to family-supporting wages, the right to a grievance procedure, and the right to be treated with respect and dignity.