Bill Summaries: H824 (2017-2018 Session)

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  • Bill H 824 (2017-2018)
    Summary date: Apr 12 2017 - View summary

    Enacts new GS 122C-82. Defineslong-acting, reversible contraceptive drug or device (LARC method). Authorizes the Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Abuse Services (Division), in consultation with the Division of Public Health, to develop and make available, free of charge on its website, in a downloadable format, printable publications containing medically accurate information is sufficient to allow a woman receiving treatment or services for alcohol or substance use disorder to make an informed decision about whether to use a LARC method while in recovery from alcohol or substance use disorder. Provides requirements for the contents of the publication. Directs the Division to make available, free of charge, printed copies of the materials, to four listed types of entities, including local health departments. Does not require, or authorize another entity to require, a woman to use a LARC method as a condition for receiving alcohol or substance use disorder treatment or services.

    Effective October 1, 2017.
    Government, State Agencies, Department of Health and Human Services, Health and Human Services, Health
    GS 122C

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