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Introduced
04/02/2025
04/02/2025
In Committee
05/08/2025
05/08/2025
Crossed Over
05/08/2025
05/08/2025
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT DIRECTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, THE HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY, AND LOCAL HOUSING AUTHORITIES TO DEVELOP, IMPLEMENT, AND REPORT ON A PLAN TO ENSURE THAT STATE-FUNDED BENEFITS PROVIDED BY OR THROUGH THESE STATE AND LOCAL AGENCIES ARE AVAILABLE ONLY TO UNITED STATES CITIZENS AND NONCITIZENS RESIDING IN THE UNITED STATES WITH LEGAL PERMISSION; DIRECTING THE GOVERNING BODIES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA SYSTEM AND THE NORTH CAROLINA COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM TO ADOPT AND IMPLEMENT A POLICY TO VERIFY THAT ALL APPLICANTS FOR ENROLLMENT ARE LEGALLY AUTHORIZED TO RESIDE IN THE UNITED STATES FOR DETERMINING ELIGIBILITY FOR IN-STATE TUITION AND FINANCIAL AID; AND DIRECTING THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, DIVISION OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY, TO ADOPT AND IMPLEMENT A POLICY TO VERIFY THAT ALL APPLICANTS FOR UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS ARE LEGALLY AUTHORIZED TO RESIDE IN THE UNITED STATES.
AI Summary
This bill directs several North Carolina state agencies to implement policies restricting state-funded benefits to only United States citizens and legally residing noncitizens. Specifically, the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) must develop a plan to review and update eligibility criteria for state-funded benefits, ensuring that undocumented immigrants cannot receive assistance in programs like Medicaid, child care subsidies, and foster care assistance. Similarly, the Department of Commerce, Housing Finance Agency, and local housing authorities must create policies to prevent undocumented immigrants from receiving publicly funded housing benefits, including rental assistance and community development grants. The bill also requires the University of North Carolina System and the North Carolina Community College System to verify the legal residency status of all enrollment applicants when determining in-state tuition and financial aid eligibility. Additionally, the Department of Commerce's Division of Employment Security must implement a policy to verify the legal residency of unemployment benefit applicants before issuing payments. Each agency is required to report on their implementation efforts and any federal legal restrictions by January 15, 2026, with the act becoming effective immediately upon becoming law.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Justice
Sponsors (10)
Brian Biggs (R)*,
Jennifer Capps Balkcom (R)*,
Neal Jackson (R)*,
Sarah Stevens (R)*,
Blair Eddins (R),
Jake Johnson (R),
Donnie Loftis (R),
Ben Moss (R),
Paul Scott (R),
Bill Ward (R),
Last Action
Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate (on 05/08/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H690 |
| Analysis - Summary H690-SMRN-63(e3)-v-2 | https://dashboard.ncleg.gov/api/Services/BillSummary/2025/H690-SMRN-63(e3)-v-2 |
| Analysis - Summary H690-SMRN-56(CSRN-17)-v-8 | https://dashboard.ncleg.gov/api/Services/BillSummary/2025/H690-SMRN-56(CSRN-17)-v-8 |
| BillText | https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H690v3.pdf |
| Analysis - Summary H690-SMCI-53(CSCI-22)-v-2 | https://dashboard.ncleg.gov/api/Services/BillSummary/2025/H690-SMCI-53(CSCI-22)-v-2 |
| BillText | https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H690v2.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H690v1.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H690v0.pdf |
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