Bill Summary for S 978 (2025-2026)

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Jun 11 2026

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View NCGA Bill Details2025-2026 Session
Senate Bill 978 (Public) Filed Thursday, April 30, 2026
AN ACT TO PROVIDE WHISTLEBLOWER AND EMPLOYMENT PROTECTION TO HEALTHCARE WORKERS, TO LIMIT THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMPENSATION OF NOT-FOR-PROFIT HOSPITALS THAT RECEIVE STATE FUNDS, AND TO EXEMPT THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE TREASURER FROM DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES REVIEW.
Intro. by Burgin.

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Senate committee substitute to the 1st edition makes the following changes. Makes conforming changes to the act’s long title.

Removes proposed new Article 11C, Preserving Competition in Healthcare Act, in GS Chapter 131E and the appropriation to the Office of State Auditor.

Appropriates $50,000 for 2026-27 from the General Fund to the North Carolina Medical Care Commission for the reporting provisions in GS 131E-99.1 under the act.

Amends GS 131E-184 by exempting from certificate of need review any new institutional health service established, developed, or acquired by any entity working in partnership or conjunction with the Department of State Treasurer.