S.445

Regulatory Reform Act of 2026

Chamber Passed·5/1/25

North Carolina S445 automatically adopts federal waivers or modifications for hospital rules during emergencies.

North Carolina S445, the Regulatory Reform Act of 2026, automatically adopts any temporary waivers or modifications issued by the Secretary of the United States Department of Health and Human Services or the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services under sections 1135 or 1812(f) of the Social Security Act. This act allows the Division of Health Service Regulation to waive hospital rules during emergencies to ensure consistency with federal actions.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 105–0 · May 1, 2025
Current
The House
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

0
5
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

0 Yea

45 Nay

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5 Absent

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Calendar

Jun 2

10:00 AM

Commerce and Economic Development Hearing

Jun 2

10:00 AM

Commerce and Economic Development Hearing

History

Jul 2

House

Conferees Changed

Jul 1

House

Conf Com Appointed

Jun 24

Senate

Conf Com Appointed