CARE FIRST

HB 434, CARE FIRST, was passed in the house. This bill is all about putting the doctor and the patient ahead of insurance company profits. This act provides real change for North Carolinians and helps patients receive the care they need when their physician prescribes it. CARE FIRST requires health insurers to consult with the patient's physician before refusing to cover medical care, set time frames and make timely decisions based on treatment urgency, set limits on retrospective denials after treatment has taken place, and set minimum clinical standards for provision of care. This bill has been taken up by the Senate and passed its first reading. Thank you Representatives Campbell, Bell, Cotham, The NC Medical Society, The NC Academy of Family Physicians, NC Health Association and many other groups for the support.

House Bill 434 (2025-2026 Session) - North Carolina General Assembly

NC House passes Pitt County representative’s bill reforming prior authorization process

Check Yes, Save Lives

HB 565, Check Yes Save Lives, has also passed in the House. This bill will make organ donation more accessible by allowing people to become donors through their income tax return. This act will allow more lives to be saved. I am grateful to have worked with Representatives Shepard, Potts and Huneycutt on this piece of legislation. This bill will be taken up by the Senate.

House Bill 565 (2025-2026 Session) - North Carolina General Assembly

Community Practice of ATR Supplement

HB 637, Community Practice of ATR Supplement, passed in the House. This act will provide flexibility to advanced teaching salary roles in Pitt County. The bill will be taken up by the Senate. Thank you to Representative Brown for working with me on this piece of legislation.

House Bill 637 (2025-2026 Session) - North Carolina General Assembly

High Performance in the House

This week I was listed as one of the 8 "High Performing" Representatives. I am proud to be recognized for my hard work. Thank you to everyone who has supported me this year!

Representative Reeder hosts a Page

Two weeks ago, I had the honor of having a page from Pitt County. Ellie is a high school student in Pitt County. I am always grateful to see students from Pitt County at the General Assembly. Thank you, Ellie for coming and being a page during session.

Pitt County Fun Fact

Pitt County was established in 1760 after a legislative act to annex Beaufort County. Pitt County was formed because of the need for a regional courthouse and prison. John Hardy and several other justices were ordered to construct these municipal buildings.