PUBLIC SAFETY THROUGH FOOD ACCESS ACT.

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View NCGA Bill Details(link is external)2025-2026 Session
House Bill 682 (Public) Filed Tuesday, April 1, 2025
AN ACT TO ALLOW THE STATE TO FULLY OPT OUT OF THE PROHIBITION ON FOOD AND NUTRITION SERVICES AND TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES (TANF) BENEFITS FOR INDIVIDUALS CONVICTED OF FELONIES TO BETTER ENABLE THOSE INDIVIDUALS TO LIVE SUCCESSFUL, PRODUCTIVE LIVES.
Intro. by Campbell, Crawford, Chesser.
Status: Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House (House action) (Apr 3 2025)

Bill History:

H 682

Bill Summaries:

  • Bill H 682 (2025-2026)
    Summary date: Apr 2 2025 - View Summary

    Amends GS 108A-25.2 to exempt an individual who has been convicted of a drug related felony from the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 if the individual can show: (1) that they completed a substance abuse treatment program while in custody, or immediately after conviction if not in custody; or (2) are in continuous active participation in a required substance abuse treatment program. This exemption allows the individual to obtain assistance from the Work First Program and the food and nutrition services program.

    Effective July 1, 2025.

    Courts/Judiciary, Criminal Justice, Criminal Law and Procedure, Health and Human Services, Social Services, Public Assistance
    GS 108A
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