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This bill addresses three main areas of healthcare and education regulation in North Carolina. First, under the Health Care Practitioner Transparency Act, the bill establishes new requirements for healthcare practitioners' advertisements and representations, mandating that they clearly identify their license type and prohibiting deceptive or misleading information. The act specifically prevents non-licensed individuals from using medical titles like "physician" or specialized medical specialty titles, and establishes potential disciplinary actions for violations. Second, under Reagan's Law, the bill requires health benefit plans to provide comprehensive coverage for prosthetic and orthotic devices for individuals with limb loss, including custom devices, replacement parts, and devices for both medical needs and physical activities, without lifetime restrictions. Third, under Sam's Law, the bill requires public schools to implement medical condition action plans for students at risk of medical emergencies, mandates that at least one school employee per school be trained in first aid and lifesaving techniques, and establishes guidelines for handling medical emergencies during school activities. These provisions aim to increase transparency in healthcare advertising, improve access to prosthetic care, and enhance medical emergency preparedness in schools, with most sections becoming effective on October 1, 2025.

Government Affairs, Health and Social Services

https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/S171