Gov. Josh Stein Signs New North Carolina Mental Health Law Expanding Treatment Option
By Marge Farrington | Published 2026-07-08T13:46:52.813Z
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Raleigh -- July 8, 2026: Governor Josh Stein has signed a new North Carolina law aimed at improving the state's mental health system by expanding treatment options for individuals experiencing serious mental illness while reducing repeated hospitalizations and involvement with the criminal justice system.
Raleigh -- July 8, 2026: Governor Josh Stein has signed a new North Carolina law aimed at improving the state's mental health system by expanding treatment options for individuals experiencing serious mental illness while reducing repeated hospitalizations and involvement with the criminal justice system.Signed on July 6, the legislation makes several significant changes to North Carolina's involuntary commitment process, with supporters calling it an important step toward keeping people connect