North Carolina legislation · 2025-2026 Session
North Carolina H1081: Funds for Veterans/HBOT.
Status: In committee, April 30, 2026
What the bill says
An act to appropriate funds to provide for hyperbaric oxygen therapy treatment for north carolina veterans suffering from traumatic brain injury (tbi) and posttraumatic stress disorder (ptsd).
From the introduced text:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO PROVIDE FOR HYPERBARIC OXYGEN THERAPY TREATMENT FOR NORTH CAROLINA VETERANS SUFFERING FROM TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY (TBI) AND POSTTRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER (PTSD). Whereas, North Carolina is home to one of the largest veteran populations in the nation; and Whereas, veterans suffering from traumatic brain injury (TBI) and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) experience elevated risk of depression, functional impairment, and suicide; and Whereas, hyperbaric oxygen therapy is a recognized medical treatment and has been authorized for use in treating veterans with TBI and PTSD pursuant to S.L. 2019-175; and Whereas, prior State-funded pilot programs providing access to hyperbaric oxygen therapy for veterans have demonstrated measurable improvements in veteran health outcomes and quality of life; and Whereas, ensuring access to evidence-informed, nonpharmacologic treatment options for veterans is in the best interests of the State of North Carolina; Now, therefore, The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts: SECTION 1. Program Established. - Within the funds made available pursuant to Section 2 of this act, HBOT 4 HEROES, a nonprofit corporation, shall provide hyperbaric oxygen therapy to eligible veterans who are residents of North Carolina and have a diagnosis of traumatic brain injury (TBI) or posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) at no cost to the veteran. Treatment shall be delivered through a structured program that …
Sponsors
- Cairns, Celeste C. (R, 13) · primary sponsor
- Campbell, Grant L. (R, 83) · primary sponsor
- Reeder, Timothy (R, 9) · primary sponsor
- Chesser, Allen (R, 25) · primary sponsor
- Ager, Eric (D, 114)
- Almond, Jonathan L. (R, 73)
- Biggs, Brian (R, 70)
- Branson, Jerry (R, 59)
- Brown, Gloristine (D, 8)
- Brown, Kanika (D, 71)
- Brown, Terry M. (D, 92)
- Butler, Deb (D, 18)
Latest actions
- : Ref to the Com on Appropriations, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
- : Passed 1st Reading
- : Filed
Subjects: CORPORATIONS, NONPROFIT, MEDICAL EQUIPMENT, DHHS, HEALTH SERVICES, VETERANS, PUBLIC, PERSONNEL, ARMED FORCES
Common questions
- What is H1081?
- H1081 is a bill in the North Carolina Legislature (2025-2026 Session): Funds for Veterans/HBOT.
- What does H1081 do?
- In its own words: An act to appropriate funds to provide for hyperbaric oxygen therapy treatment for north carolina veterans suffering from traumatic brain injury (tbi) and posttraumatic stress disorder (ptsd).
- What is the status of H1081?
- In committee as of April 30, 2026. Latest action: Ref to the Com on Appropriations, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House (April 30, 2026).
- Who sponsored H1081?
- Cairns, Celeste C. (R, 13), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for H1081?
- On the North Carolina Legislature website: https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H1081
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