LOCAL GOVTS/GUARANTEED INCOME PROGRAMS.

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View NCGA Bill Details2025-2026 Session
House Bill 859 (Public) Filed Wednesday, April 9, 2025
AN ACT PROHIBITING COUNTIES AND CITIES FROM ADOPTING OR ENFORCING GUARANTEED INCOME PROGRAMS.
Intro. by Huneycutt.
Status: Ref to the Com on Commerce and Economic Development, if favorable, State and Local Government, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House (House action) (Apr 10 2025)

Bill History:

H 859

Bill Summaries:

  • Bill H 859 (2025-2026)
    Summary date: Apr 9 2025 - View Summary

    Enacts GS 153A-154.13, which prohibits a county from adopting or enforcing a guaranteed income program unless expressly authorized by law. Defines guaranteed income program as an unconditional cash payment to an individual, to be used for any purpose, and exempts programs requiring individuals to seek employment, perform work, or attend trainings.

    Enacts GS 160A-205.8, which also prohibits a city from adopting or enforcing a guaranteed income program unless expressly authorized by law. Provides the same definition of guaranteed income program as GS 153A-154.13 above.

    Government, Local Government, Health and Human Services, Social Services, Public Assistance
    GS 153A, GS 160A
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