# North Carolina HB 1044: AN ACT TO BUILD ADDITIONAL CAPACITY IN STATE PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS, TO ESTABLISH REHABILITATIVE DISPOSITION AND COMMUNITY SAFETY PROGRAMS, TO INCREASE THE LIMIT ON SAFEKEEPER BEDS AND APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO USE FOR COSTS RELATED TO THE ADDITIONAL SAFEKEEPER BEDS, AND TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR GUIDANCE FOR JUDGES ON IDENTIFYING BEHAVIORAL HEALTH RISKS AMONG COURT-INVOLVED INDIVIDUALS.

North Carolina HB 1044, AN ACT TO BUILD ADDITIONAL CAPACITY IN STATE PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS, TO ESTABLISH REHABILITATIVE DISPOSITION AND COMMUNITY SAFETY PROGRAMS, TO INCREASE THE LIMIT ON SAFEKEEPER BEDS AND APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO USE FOR COSTS RELATED TO THE ADDITIONAL SAFEKEEPER BEDS, AND TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR GUIDANCE FOR JUDGES ON IDENTIFYING BEHAVIORAL HEALTH RISKS AMONG COURT-INVOLVED INDIVIDUALS., is a 2025-2026 Session House bill sponsored by Mary Belk (Democratic), Marcia Morey (Democratic), Lindsey Prather (Democratic) and 1 others; status in committee, last action 2026-04-27 (Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House) (as of 2026-11-01).

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## Facts
- Bill: North Carolina HB 1044
- State: North Carolina
- Session: 2025-2026 Session
- Title: AN ACT TO BUILD ADDITIONAL CAPACITY IN STATE PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS, TO ESTABLISH REHABILITATIVE DISPOSITION AND COMMUNITY SAFETY PROGRAMS, TO INCREASE THE LIMIT ON SAFEKEEPER BEDS AND APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO USE FOR COSTS RELATED TO THE ADDITIONAL SAFEKEEPER BEDS, AND TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR GUIDANCE FOR JUDGES ON IDENTIFYING BEHAVIORAL HEALTH RISKS AMONG COURT-INVOLVED INDIVIDUALS.
- Status: in committee
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2026-04-23
- Last action: 2026-04-27, Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
- Sponsors: Mary Belk (Democratic), Marcia Morey (Democratic), Lindsey Prather (Democratic), Renée A. Price (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 32
- Subjects: AOC, APPROPRIATIONS, BAIL, BUDGETING, CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS, COURTS, CRIMINAL PROCEDURE, DHHS, DISTRICT COURT, HEALTH SERVICES, HOSPITALS, JUDICIAL DEPT
- Touches household money: no
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 0

## Summary

No summary available.

## Bill overview

No economic impacts identified for this bill.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Mary Belk (Democratic), House
- Sponsor: Marcia Morey (Democratic), House
- Sponsor: Lindsey Prather (Democratic), House
- Sponsor: Renée A. Price (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Eric Ager (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Vernetta Alston (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Cynthia Ball (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Allen Buansi (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Deb Butler (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Becky Carney (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Maria Cervania (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Charles Smith (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Tracy Clark (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Bryan Cohn (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Mike Colvin (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Amanda P. Cook (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Sarah Crawford (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Allison A. Dahle (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Gloristine Brown (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Julia Greenfield (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Beth Helfrich (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Monika Johnson-Hostler (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Kanika Brown (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Ya Liu (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Brandon Lofton (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Carolyn G. Logan (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Tim Longest (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Jordan Lopez (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Nasif Majeed (Independent), House
- Cosponsor: Rodney D. Pierce (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Robert T. Reives, II (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: James Roberson (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Phil Rubin (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Terry M. Brown Jr. (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Brian Turner (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Julie von Haefen (Democratic), House

## Actions (3)

- 2026-04-27: Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House (House)
- 2026-04-27: Passed 1st Reading (House)
- 2026-04-23: Filed (House)

## Bill text

- Filed: [PDF](https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H1044v0.pdf)
- Latest Edition: [PDF](https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H1044v1.pdf)

## Related bills

- HB 96: AN ACT TO CREATE AN ALTERNATIVE REMEDY FOR THE EXPEDITED REMOVAL OF UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS FROM PRIVATE PROPERTY BY A LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY. (vetoed)
- HB 958: AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CHANGES TO ELECTION ADMINISTRATION LAWS AND CAMPAIGN FINANCE LAWS. (vetoed)
- HB 377: 2026 Court Changes. (vetoed)
- HB 268: 2026 Budget Technical Corrections - II. (signed)
- SB 445: Regulatory Reform Act of 2026. (signed)
- HB 832: Education Omnibus. (passed senate)

## Sources
- [Filed (PDF)](https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H1044v0.pdf)
- [Latest Edition (PDF)](https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H1044v1.pdf)

## Related
- [HB 96: AN ACT TO CREATE AN ALTERNATIVE REMEDY FOR THE EXPEDITED REMOVAL OF UNAUTHORIZE…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NC-HB96-2025)
- [HB 958: AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CHANGES TO ELECTION ADMINISTRATION LAWS AND CAMPAIGN FIN…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NC-HB958-2025)
- [HB 377: 2026 Court Changes.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NC-HB377-2025)
- [HB 268: 2026 Budget Technical Corrections - II.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NC-HB268-2025)
- [SB 445: Regulatory Reform Act of 2026.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NC-SB445-2025)
- [HB 832: Education Omnibus.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NC-HB832-2025)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NC-HB1044-2025 (as of 2026-11-01).