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Introduced
05/26/2020
05/26/2020
In Committee
05/27/2020
05/27/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
09/03/2020
09/03/2020
Introduced Session
2019-2020 Session
Bill Summary
No Ban on FNS Benefits/Felony Drug Conviction
AI Summary
This bill exempts individuals convicted of certain drug-related felonies in North Carolina from being barred from participating in the Work First Program and the federal Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) program, commonly known as food stamps. The bill allows individuals to regain eligibility for these benefits six months after release from custody or conviction, as long as they complete or actively participate in a required substance abuse treatment program and do not commit any additional drug-related felonies during that time. The bill also appropriates $100,000 to the Department of Health and Human Services to notify the public of these changes, which take effect on July 1, 2020.
Sponsors (6)
Harold Peterson (D)*,
Jeff Jackson (D),
Natalie Murdock (D),
Gladys Robinson (D),
Erica Smith (D),
Joyce Waddell (D),
Last Action
Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate (on 05/27/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2019/S849 |
| Bill | https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2019/Bills/Senate/PDF/S849v1.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2019/Bills/Senate/PDF/S849v0.pdf |
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