H504

Pilot Co-Responder Police Program

Introduced·3/24/25

North Carolina H504 funds a pilot program to integrate mental health professionals with law enforcement in Mecklenburg County.

North Carolina H504 allocates $474,680 for a pilot program in Mecklenburg County to integrate mental health professionals with law enforcement. The funds will be used to hire and integrate one full-time mental health professional with law enforcement in the Town of Matthews, Town of Pineville, and Town of Mint Hill. This program aims to better respond to mental health crises. The funding is nonrecurring and effective July 1, 2025.

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Where it stands

Current
Appropriations Committee
Next
Committee decision

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History

Mar 26, 2025

House

Passed 1st Reading

Mar 26, 2025

House

Ref to the Com on Appropriations, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

Mar 24, 2025

House

Filed