Bill Summary for S 596 (2013-2014)

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Apr 2 2013

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View NCGA Bill Details2013-2014 Session
Senate Bill 596 (Public) Filed Tuesday, April 2, 2013
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE STUDY COMMISSION ON THE SERVICE NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS WITH TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY.
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Establishes the 19 member Joint Legislative Study Commission on the Service Needs of Individuals with Traumatic Brain Injury (Commission) to study and make recommendations about the service needs of those with traumatic brain injury. Specifies the membership of the commission, with some members appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President Pro Tempore of the Senate. Specifies issues to be studied by the Commission, including accessibility to traumatic brain injury services, service information, educational materials and family resources, and specific screening, assessment, triage, and service referrals and any deficiencies that need to be addressed. Requires the Commission to submit a final report to the 2014 Regular Session of the 2013 General Assembly. Terminates the Commission upon the earlier of the filing of the report or the convening of the 2014 Regular Session.