Governor Stein Takes Action on Six Bills in North Carolina

North Carolina Governor Josh Stein, a Democrat, recently signed six bills into law, taking steps to strengthen the state's Medicaid program and modernize its building and residential codes. The governor emphasized the need for further action from the state legislature to protect Medicaid and address federal cuts, which could impact over 3 million North Carolinians on the program. Governor Stein expressed his commitment to working with lawmakers to address these issues and modernize state codes to meet the needs of the state's growing population.

Key Takeaways:

• Governor Stein signed six bills into law, including House Bill 546, which strengthens North Carolina's Medicaid program by providing coverage for women who have just given birth for 12 months and launching a new statewide Medicaid health plan for children and young adults served by the child welfare system.
• The governor emphasized the need for further action from the state legislature to protect Medicaid, including a full rebase to preserve current services and a serious effort to defend against devastating federal cuts.
• Over 3 million North Carolinians rely on Medicaid for health care.
• Governor Stein appointed members to the Building and Residential Code Councils, which will work to modernize state building and residential codes.
• The governor emphasized the importance of timeliness, as North Carolina is the third-fastest growing state in the nation.
• Senate Bill 706, Senate Bill 664, House Bill 210, and House Bill 23 were also signed into law by Governor Stein.

Statistics:

• Over 3 million North Carolinians rely on Medicaid for health care.
• North Carolina is the third-fastest growing state in the nation.
• The state has a growing population, particularly in western North Carolina.
• 12 months of coverage for women who have just given birth will be provided through Medicaid.
• A new statewide Medicaid health plan for children and young adults served by the child welfare system was launched through Medicaid.

Sources:

• The North Carolina Governor's Office
• Press release dated July 7, 2025 (not explicitly stated in the source)