# North Carolina HB 1141: AN ACT TO ALLOW MEDICAID PREPAID HEALTH PLANS TO OPERATE A CLOSED PROVIDER NETWORK FOR RESEARCH-BASED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TREATMENT PROVIDERS, TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE MEDICAID REBASE, AND TO ELIMINATE THE STATUTORY TRIGGERS FOR DISCONTINUATION OF COVERAGE FOR THE MEDICAID EXPANSION POPULATION.

North Carolina HB 1141, AN ACT TO ALLOW MEDICAID PREPAID HEALTH PLANS TO OPERATE A CLOSED PROVIDER NETWORK FOR RESEARCH-BASED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TREATMENT PROVIDERS, TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE MEDICAID REBASE, AND TO ELIMINATE THE STATUTORY TRIGGERS FOR DISCONTINUATION OF COVERAGE FOR THE MEDICAID EXPANSION POPULATION., is a 2025-2026 Session House bill sponsored by Sarah Crawford (Democratic), Garland E. Pierce (Democratic), Zack Hawkins (Democratic) and 1 others; status in committee, last action 2026-05-04 (Ref to the Com on Appropriations, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House) (as of 2026-11-01).

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## Facts
- Bill: North Carolina HB 1141
- State: North Carolina
- Session: 2025-2026 Session
- Title: AN ACT TO ALLOW MEDICAID PREPAID HEALTH PLANS TO OPERATE A CLOSED PROVIDER NETWORK FOR RESEARCH-BASED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TREATMENT PROVIDERS, TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE MEDICAID REBASE, AND TO ELIMINATE THE STATUTORY TRIGGERS FOR DISCONTINUATION OF COVERAGE FOR THE MEDICAID EXPANSION POPULATION.
- Status: in committee
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2026-04-29
- Last action: 2026-05-04, Ref to the Com on Appropriations, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
- Sponsors: Sarah Crawford (Democratic), Garland E. Pierce (Democratic), Zack Hawkins (Democratic), Lindsey Prather (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 41
- Subjects: APPROPRIATIONS, BUDGETING, DHHS, HEALTH SERVICES, INSURANCE, HEALTH, MEDICAID, MENTAL HEALTH, POVERTY, PUBLIC, SOCIAL SERVICES
- 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: Sarah Crawford (Democratic), House
- Sponsor: Garland E. Pierce (Democratic), House
- Sponsor: Zack Hawkins (Democratic), House
- Sponsor: Lindsey Prather (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Abe Jones (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Eric Ager (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Vernetta Alston (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Amber M. Baker (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Cynthia Ball (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Mary Belk (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: Allison A. Dahle (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Frances Jackson, PhD (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Gloristine Brown (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Julia Greenfield (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Pricey Harrison (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Beth Helfrich (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: B. Ray Jeffers (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: Marcia Morey (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Dante Pittman (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Renée A. Price (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Amos L. Quick, III (Democratic), 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

## Bill text

- Filed: [PDF](https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H1141v0.pdf)
- Latest Edition: [PDF](https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H1141v1.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/H1141v0.pdf)
- [Latest Edition (PDF)](https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H1141v1.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-HB1141-2025 (as of 2026-11-01).