Bill Summary for H 139 (2017-2018)

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Feb 21 2017

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View NCGA Bill Details2017-2018 Session
House Bill 139 (Public) Filed Tuesday, February 21, 2017
AN ACT TO ENACT THE MENTAL HEALTH WORKERS' BILL OF RIGHTS.
Intro. by L. Bell.

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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 eight 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, and the right to a grievance procedure.