North Carolina 2025 Session Status: In Committee 5 D cosponsors

SB 608 — Revise Various Laws/Work 1st Cash Assistance.

Last action — Passed 1st Reading

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced March 25, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

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Stalled 24% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 5 sponsors

    2 primary, 3 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (5 D).

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

10 added · 11 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of Senate Bill 608 clarifies that a family can use a vehicle for work, training, or education related to employment without losing access to cash assistance. This change is significant because it ensures that families can pursue job-related activities while still receiving financial support, helping them on their path to stability and employment.

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FILED SENATE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA Mar 25, 2025 S.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2025 S 1 SENATE BILL 608 Short Title:
608 SESSION 2025 PRINCIPAL CLERK S D SENATE BILL DRS45289-LU-36C Short Title:Revise Various Laws/Work 1st Cash Assistance.
Revise Various Laws/Work 1st Cash Assistance.
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO EXPAND TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES (TANF)/WORK FIRST PROGRAM ASSISTANCE BENEFITS TO INCLUDE A WOMAN WHO IS PREGNANT, INCREASE THE CASH ASSISTANCE BENEFIT AMOUNT, INCREASE RESOURCE AND INCOME LIMITS FOR CASH ASSISTANCE, AND REMOVE TIME LIMITATIONS ON CASH ASSISTANCE OTHER THAN THOSE REQUIRED BY FEDERAL LAW.
Rules and Operations of the Senate March 26, 2025 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO EXPAND TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES (TANF)/WORK FIRST PROGRAM ASSISTANCE BENEFITS TO INCLUDE A WOMAN WHO IS PREGNANT, INCREASE THE CASH ASSISTANCE BENEFIT AMOUNT, INCREASE RESOURCE AND INCOME LIMITS FOR CASH ASSISTANCE, AND REMOVE TIME LIMITATIONS ON CASH ASSISTANCE OTHER THAN THOSE REQUIRED BY FEDERAL LAW.
Family Income Size Level 1 $ 4,344 2 5,664 *DRS45289-LU-36C* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 3 6,528 4 7,128 5 7,776 6 8,376 7 8,952 8 9,256" SECTION 3.
Family Income Size Level 1 $ 4,344 2 5,664 *S608-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 3 6,528 4 7,128 5 7,776 6 8,376 7 8,952 8 9,256" SECTION 3.
However, the equity value of one vehicle per family shall not be counted as a resource of the family if the vehicle is used for work, training, or education in preparation for employment or a job search;
However, the equity value of one vehicle per family shall not be counted as a resource of the familyif the vehicle is used for work, training, or education in preparation for employment or a job search;
Page 2 DRS45289-LU-36C
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Action History

  1. Passed 1st Reading

  2. Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

  3. Filed

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2 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 174 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (174)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 608?
SB 608 is sponsored by Sophia Chitlik (Democratic), Natalie S. Murdock (Democratic), Joyce Waddell (Democratic), DeAndrea Salvador (Democratic), and Kandie D. Smith (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 608?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced March 25, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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