North Carolina 2025 Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 28 D · 1 R cosponsors

HB 798 — Expand Access to Cold Weather Shelters/Funds.

Last action — Passed 1st Reading

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    Introduced
  2. 2
    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 07, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 29 sponsors

    3 primary, 26 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (28 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

18 added · 17 removed

Plain-language change summary

In the latest version of House Bill 798, there has been a slight adjustment in the language but no significant changes to the content regarding funding for Cold Weather Shelter programs. Specifically, the updates include the addition of sponsors' names and some wording adjustments in the sections that detail how grant recipients should report on their use of funds. It matters because these shelters provide critical services to those in need during cold weather, and clear reporting guidelines can help ensure accountability and effective use of resources.

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA H.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2025 H 1 HOUSE BILL 798 Short Title:
798 Apr 7, 2025 SESSION 2025 HOUSE PRINCIPAL CLERK H D HOUSE BILL DRH30263-MGa-127A Short Title:
Representative Greenfield.
Representatives Greenfield, Turner, Longest, and Baker (Primary Sponsors).
For a complete list of sponsors, refer to the North Carolina General Assembly web site.
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT APPROPRIATING FUNDS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DIVISION OF AGING, TO EXPAND ACCESS TO TEMPORARY EMERGENCY SHELTERS FOR PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS WHEN SEVERE WEATHER IS EXPECTED.
Appropriations, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House April 8, 2025 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT APPROPRIATING FUNDS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DIVISION OF AGING, TO EXPAND ACCESS TO TEMPORARY EMERGENCY SHELTERS FOR PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS WHEN SEVERE WEATHER IS EXPECTED.
SECTION 1.(c) The Division of Aging may use up to five percent (5%) of the funds appropriated for the Program for each fiscal year to cover administrative costs associated with administering the Program.
SECTION 1.(c) The Division of Aging mayuse up to five percent (5%) of the funds appropriated for the Program for each fiscal year to cover administrative costs associated with administering the Program.
(4) The municipality in which the grant recipient is located and the incidence of poverty in the area served by the grant recipient.
*H798-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 (4) The municipality in which the grant recipient is located and the incidence of poverty in the area served by the grant recipient.
*DRH30263-MGa-127A* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 (5) An explanation and supporting documentation of how each grant recipient used the grant funds to implement or expand a Cold Weather Shelter program.
(5) An explanation and supporting documentation of how each grant recipient used the grant funds to implement or expand a Cold Weather Shelter program.
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Action History

  1. Passed 1st Reading

  2. Ref to the Com on Appropriations, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

  3. Filed

Sponsors

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3 sponsors · 26 co-sponsors · 150 not signed on

Sponsors (3)

Co-sponsors (26)

Not signed on (150)

150 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 798?
HB 798 is sponsored by Phil Rubin (Democratic), Robert T. Reives, II (Democratic), Amos L. Quick, III (Democratic), Renée A. Price (Democratic), Lindsey Prather (Democratic), Garland E. Pierce (Democratic), Marcia Morey (Democratic), Jordan Lopez (Democratic), Carolyn G. Logan (Democratic), Zack Hawkins (Democratic), Pricey Harrison (Democratic), Aisha O. Dew (Democratic), Allison A. Dahle (Democratic), Bryan Cohn (Democratic), Tracy Clark (Democratic), Maria Cervania (Democratic), Becky Carney (Democratic), Deb Butler (Democratic), Allen Buansi (Democratic), Kanika Brown (Democratic), Gloristine Brown (Democratic), Mary Belk (Democratic), Eric Ager (Democratic), Amber M. Baker (Democratic), Tim Longest (Democratic), Brian Turner (Democratic), Julia Greenfield (Democratic), Neal Jackson (Republican), and Julie von Haefen (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 798?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced April 07, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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