North Carolina 2025 Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 15 D · 3 R cosponsors

HB 682 — 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 House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced April 01, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Prognosis

Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 19 sponsors

    2 primary, 17 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (15 D · 3 R) — cross-party backing.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

10 added · 9 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of House Bill 682 now includes a broader range of sponsors, reflecting wider support for the legislation, which focuses on providing an exemption from certain limitations for individuals who have been convicted of specific drug-related offenses. This change matters because it signals a more inclusive approach to reforming policies that impact individuals with such convictions, potentially improving their opportunities for rehabilitation and reintegration into society.

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA H.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2025 H 1 HOUSE BILL 682 Short Title:
682 Apr 1, 2025 SESSION 2025 HOUSE PRINCIPAL CLERK H D HOUSE BILL DRH30308-LU-96 Short Title:
Representative Campbell.
Representatives Campbell, Crawford, and Chesser (Primary Sponsors).
For a complete list of sponsors, refer to the North Carolina General Assembly web site.
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED ANACTTOALLOWTHESTATETOFULLY OPTOUTOFTHEPROHIBITIONONFOOD 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, Calendar, and Operations of the House April 3, 2025 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED ANACTTOALLOWTHESTATETOFULLY OPTOUTOFTHEPROHIBITIONONFOOD 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.
*DRH30308-LU-96*
*H682-v-1*
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Action History

  1. Passed 1st Reading

  2. Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

  3. Filed

Sponsors

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2 sponsors · 17 co-sponsors · 160 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (17)

Not signed on (160)

160 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 682?
HB 682 is sponsored by Bill Ward (Republican), Brian Turner (Democratic), Amos L. Quick, III (Democratic), Garland E. Pierce (Democratic), Monika Johnson-Hostler (Democratic), Zack Hawkins (Democratic), Pricey Harrison (Democratic), Aisha O. Dew (Democratic), Allison A. Dahle (Democratic), Maria Cervania (Democratic), Deb Butler (Democratic), Allen Buansi (Democratic), Eric Ager (Democratic), Allen Chesser (Republican), Sarah Crawford (Democratic), Campbell, Beth Helfrich (Democratic), Neal Jackson (Republican), and Charles Smith (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 682?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced April 01, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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