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.
LUGGAGE FOR CHILDREN PLACED IN FOSTER CARE.
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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)
Bill History:
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Mon, 27 Apr 2026 Senate: Filed
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Tue, 28 Apr 2026 Senate: Passed 1st Reading
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Tue, 28 Apr 2026 Senate: Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate
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Tue, 28 Apr 2026 Senate: Withdrawn From Com
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