North Carolina 2025 Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 4 D · 1 R cosponsors

SB 564 — Public Safety Through Food Access Act.

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.

Prognosis

Advancing 40% · 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.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (4 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

9 added · 10 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of Senate Bill 564, now titled the Public Safety Through Food Access Act, includes an exemption for individuals who have been convicted of specific drug-related offenses from certain limitations. This change is significant as it could help improve access to food assistance programs for people who are working to reintegrate into society after facing legal issues. By easing these restrictions, the bill aims to enhance food security and support public safety in the community.

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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 564 Short Title:
564 SESSION 2025 PRINCIPAL CLERK S D SENATE BILL DRS45281-LU-27A Short Title:Public Safety Through Food Access Act.
Public Safety Through Food Access Act.
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED 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.
Rules and Operations of the Senate March 26, 2025 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED 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.
Exemption from limitations for individuals convicted of certain drug-related drug related felonies.
Exemption fromlimitations for individuals convicted of certain drug-related drug related felonies.
*DRS45281-LU-27A*
*S564-v-1*
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Action History

  1. Passed 1st Reading

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

  3. Filed

Sponsors

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

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (174)

174 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 564?
SB 564 is sponsored by Joyce Waddell (Democratic), Mujtaba A. Mohammed (Democratic), Julie Mayfield (Democratic), Jim Burgin (Republican), and Kandie D. Smith (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 564?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced March 25, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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