Bill > S600

This bill addresses several health and human services improvements for North Carolina across multiple parts. First, it modifies income tax returns to include an option for residents to register as organ and tissue donors, allowing individuals to make this election directly on their tax forms, with provisions for privacy and easy amendment. Second, the bill prohibits the manufacturing, selling, and distributing of intravenous solution containers and tubing intentionally made with DEHP (a toxic chemical plasticizer), based on extensive scientific findings about its potential health risks, including potential links to reproductive issues and cancer. Third, the bill expands the definition of epinephrine delivery systems in schools to include nasal sprays in addition to auto-injectors, allowing more flexibility in emergency allergy treatment. Fourth, the bill changes regulations for school nurses, requiring the State Board of Education to establish a certified pay scale for registered nurses with hospital or clinic experience, removing the four-year degree requirement for employment. Each part of the bill includes specific implementation dates and guidelines, with most provisions becoming effective either immediately or in the next few years, demonstrating a comprehensive approach to improving health services and safety in North Carolina.

Government Affairs, Health and Social Services

https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/S600