North Carolina Senate bill in Session 2025.
Status: in_committee. Latest action: March 26, 2025.
Public Safety Through Food Access Act.
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) 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.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-25 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2025-03-26 | Status | in_committee |
| 2025-03-26 | Latest Action | Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate |