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NC H553

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

4/3/2023

Primary Sponsor

Diamond Staton-Williams

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023-2024 Session

AI Summary

  • Expands the definition of "family" under the Work First Program to include a pregnant woman as an eligible member
  • Modifies G.S. 108A-24 to explicitly add pregnant women to the list of individuals who can qualify for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)/Work First Program benefits
  • Maintains existing family unit definitions including minor children and biological, adoptive, step, and grandparents, and extends coverage to specified blood relatives
  • Takes effect upon becoming law with no specified implementation date or transition period

Legislative Description

Expand TANF Eligibility to Include Pregnancy

Dhhs; Pregnancy; Public; Public Health; Social Services; Women; Family Issues

Last Action

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

4/4/2023

Committee Referrals

Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House4/4/2023

Full Bill Text

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