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North CarolinaSB 4002025-2026 SessionSenate

AN ACT CONCERNING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF LOCAL ADULT PROTECTION MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAMS.

Sponsored By: Warren Daniel (Republican), Amy S. Galey (Republican)

Signed by Governor

AGINGCOUNTIESDHHSLOCAL GOVERNMENTOCCUPATIONSPERSONNELPRESENTEDPUBLICRATIFIEDSOCIAL SERVICESSOCIAL SERVICES DEPTS

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

County teams review adult protection cases

Beginning October 1, 2025, counties set up or join case review teams for adult protective services. Teams review selected active cases and coordinate help for disabled adults and seniors. Required members include social services, law enforcement, a prosecutor, the public guardian, health and aging staff, an ombudsman, and a victim advocate; the chair may add up to five community members. Teams meet at least four times a year and send yearly, nonidentifying recommendations to county commissioners. The local social services director sets written procedures, brings cases for review, keeps records, and reports each year. Counties may form multi‑county teams and can withdraw with written notice. Counties may also create separate systemic‑review teams for education and outreach.

Stronger privacy for adult protection cases

Beginning October 1, 2025, team members may share only the information needed to review an adult protective services (APS) case or arrange services. All team records are confidential, and meetings are closed to protect privacy; a court can order release when justice requires. Sharing ends when the APS case is no longer active or the adult withdraws consent. Yearly reports and recommendations to county boards cannot include identifying case details. Members may share with their own agency only what is needed to provide help. Each member must sign a confidentiality statement or face removal. The local director must note in the case record when it is picked for review. The director also may not disclose who reported suspected abuse unless law allows.

State training and rules for teams

Beginning October 1, 2025, the Department of Health and Human Services provides ongoing training on APS law, team roles, confidentiality, and recordkeeping. A team chair must complete the required training within three months after election. The Social Services Commission may set statewide protocols for how teams run reviews.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Warren Daniel

    Republican • Senate

  • Amy S. Galey

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 154 • No: 0

House vote • 6/18/2025

SB 400: Adult Protection Multidisciplinary Teams.

Yes: 109 • No: 0 • Other: 9

Senate vote • 5/6/2025

SB 400: Adult Protection Multidisciplinary Teams.

Yes: 45 • No: 0 • Other: 5

Actions Timeline

  1. Ch. SL 2025-23

    6/26/2025Senate

  2. Signed by Gov. 6/26/2025

    6/26/2025Senate

  3. Pres. To Gov. 6/20/2025

    6/20/2025Senate

  4. Ratified

    6/19/2025Senate

  5. Ordered Enrolled

    6/18/2025House

  6. Passed 3rd Reading

    6/18/2025House

  7. Passed 2nd Reading

    6/18/2025House

  8. Added to Calendar

    6/18/2025House

  9. Cal Pursuant Rule 36(b)

    6/18/2025House

  10. Reptd Fav

    6/18/2025House

  11. Re-ref Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

    6/17/2025House

  12. Reptd Fav

    6/17/2025House

  13. Re-ref to the Com on Judiciary 1, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

    6/9/2025House

  14. Withdrawn From Com

    6/9/2025House

  15. Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

    5/6/2025House

  16. Passed 1st Reading

    5/6/2025House

  17. Special Message Received From Senate

    5/6/2025House

  18. Special Message Sent To House

    5/6/2025Senate

  19. Passed 3rd Reading

    5/6/2025Senate

  20. Passed 2nd Reading

    5/6/2025Senate

  21. Reptd Fav

    5/5/2025Senate

  22. Re-ref Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

    4/30/2025Senate

  23. Com Substitute Adopted

    4/30/2025Senate

  24. Reptd Fav Com Substitute

    4/30/2025Senate

  25. Re-ref to Judiciary. If fav, re-ref to Rules and Operations of the Senate

    4/14/2025Senate

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