LUGGAGE FOR CHILDREN PLACED IN FOSTER CARE.

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View NCGA Bill Details2025-2026 Session
Senate Bill 845 (Public) Filed Monday, April 27, 2026
AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO PROVIDE NEW LUGGAGE FOR A CHILD PLACED IN FOSTER CARE.
Intro. by Jones, Settle.

Status: Re-ref to Appropriations/Base Budget. If fav, re-ref to Rules and Operations of the Senate (Senate action) (Apr 28 2026)
S 845

Bill Summaries:

  • Summary date: Apr 27 2026 - View Summary

    Appropriates $142,000 in recurring funds beginning in 2026-27 from the General Fund to the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Social Services (Division) and $335,880 for 2026-27 to be allocated to county departments of social services to provide new luggage (defined) to a child placed in foster care who is being removed from a household, applicable to new entrants and children currently in foster care. Excludes disposable bags from the definition of new luggage. Directs the Division to submit an annual report by December 1 of each year to the specified NCGA committee and division on the two matters described. Effective July 1, 2026.