North Carolina · 2025-2026 Session · Bill
HB 796: The Student Mental Health Line Awareness Act.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 796 is a bill introduced in the North Carolina House on April 7, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: The Student Mental Health Line Awareness Act. Primary sponsor: Allen Buansi (Democratic), Carla Cunningham (Independent), Ray Pickett (Republican). It lists 28 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 8, 2025): Passed 1st Reading.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 25 · Independent 1 · Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allen Buansi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 56 |
| Carla Cunningham | Primary sponsor | Independent | House | 106 |
| Ray Pickett | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 93 |
| Eric Ager | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 114 |
| Mary Belk | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 88 |
| Gloristine Brown | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Kanika Brown | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 71 |
| Terry Brown | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 92 |
| Deb Butler | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Grant Campbell | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 83 |
| Becky Carney | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 102 |
| Maria Cervania | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 41 |
| Tracy Clark | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 57 |
| Sarah Crawford | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 66 |
| Allison Dahle | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Aisha Dew | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 107 |
| Julie von Haefen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Pricey Harrison | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 61 |
| Zack Hawkins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 31 |
| Helfrich | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Chris Humphrey | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 12 |
| Frances Jackson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 45 |
| Tim Longest | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Jordan Lopez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 112 |
| Marcia Morey | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Garland Pierce | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 48 |
| Rodney Pierce | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Renée Price | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 50 |
| Tim Reeder | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 9 |
| James Roberson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Phil Rubin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 40 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Passed 1st Reading
- Ref to the Com on Education - K-12, if favorable, Health, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
- Filed