# North Carolina HB 1201: AN ACT TO CONDUCT A TEMPORARY PLACEMENT PILOT PROGRAM THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND FOR THE DEPARTMENT TO STUDY AND REPORT ON VARIOUS LICENSURE AND YOUTH PLACEMENT REFORMS.

North Carolina HB 1201, AN ACT TO CONDUCT A TEMPORARY PLACEMENT PILOT PROGRAM THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND FOR THE DEPARTMENT TO STUDY AND REPORT ON VARIOUS LICENSURE AND YOUTH PLACEMENT REFORMS., is a 2025-2026 Session House bill sponsored by Amber M. Baker (Democratic), Kanika Brown (Democratic); status in committee, last action 2026-05-05 (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 1201
- State: North Carolina
- Session: 2025-2026 Session
- Title: AN ACT TO CONDUCT A TEMPORARY PLACEMENT PILOT PROGRAM THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND FOR THE DEPARTMENT TO STUDY AND REPORT ON VARIOUS LICENSURE AND YOUTH PLACEMENT REFORMS.
- Status: in committee
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2026-04-30
- Last action: 2026-05-05, Ref to the Com on Appropriations, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
- Sponsors: Amber M. Baker (Democratic), Kanika Brown (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 5
- Subjects: APPROPRIATIONS, BUDGETING, CHILD CUSTODY, DHHS, FOSTER CARE, MINORS, PILOT PROGRAMS, PUBLIC, REPORTS, SOCIAL SERVICES, STUDIES, FAMILY ISSUES
- 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: Amber M. Baker (Democratic), House
- Sponsor: Kanika Brown (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Deb Butler (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Maria Cervania (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Julia Greenfield (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Pricey Harrison (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: James Roberson (Democratic), House

## Actions (3)

- 2026-05-05: Ref to the Com on Appropriations, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House (House)
- 2026-05-05: Passed 1st Reading (House)
- 2026-04-30: Filed (House)

## Bill text

- Filed: [PDF](https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H1201v0.pdf)
- Latest Edition: [PDF](https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H1201v1.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/H1201v0.pdf)
- [Latest Edition (PDF)](https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H1201v1.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-HB1201-2025 (as of 2026-11-01).