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Stein Signs 4 Major Bills for NC | Greenville News
Governor Josh Stein just signed four landmark bills to tackle North Carolina’s biggest challenges: gang violence, mental health, housing shortages, and state workforce gaps. Jaleeyah’s Law, named after a 13-year-old gang violence victim, creates a specialized prosecution unit to crack down on gangs and prevent youth involvement. Mental health reform streamlines involuntary commitment, expanding outpatient care and allowing evaluations in jails to keep people out of the cycle of hospitals and jails. Housing costs could drop as new developments ditch mandatory parking rules, potentially easing…
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