North Carolina legislation · 2025-2026 Session
North Carolina S870: Funds for Veterans/HBOT.
Status: Introduced, April 29, 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
- Corbin, Kevin (R, 50) · primary sponsor
- Lazzara, Michael A. (R, 6) · primary sponsor
- Brinson, Bob (R, 3) · primary sponsor
- Alexander, W. Ted (R, 44)
- Applewhite, Val (D, 19)
- Batch, Sydney (D, 17)
- Bradley, Woodson (D, 42)
- Burgin, Jim (R, 12)
- Daniel, Warren (R, 46)
- Ford, Carl (R, 33)
- Galey, Amy S. (R, 25)
- Garrett, Michael (D, 27)
Latest actions
- : Re-ref Com On Appropriations/Base Budget
- : Withdrawn From Com
- : Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate
- : Passed 1st Reading
- : Filed
Subjects: CORPORATIONS, NONPROFIT, MEDICAL EQUIPMENT, DHHS, HEALTH SERVICES, VETERANS, PUBLIC, PERSONNEL, ARMED FORCES
Common questions
- What is S870?
- S870 is a bill in the North Carolina Legislature (2025-2026 Session): Funds for Veterans/HBOT.
- What does S870 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 S870?
- Introduced as of April 29, 2026. Latest action: Re-ref Com On Appropriations/Base Budget (April 29, 2026).
- Who sponsored S870?
- Corbin, Kevin (R, 50), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for S870?
- On the North Carolina Legislature website: https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/S870
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