Allows North Carolina to opt out of federal restrictions on food and nutrition services for certain felony convictions.
The Public Safety Through Food Access Act allows North Carolina to exempt individuals convicted of Class H or I controlled substance felonies from federal restrictions on food and nutrition services. Eligible individuals must either complete a substance abuse treatment program or demonstrate continuous participation in such a program. This exemption applies to both the Work First Program and the food and nutrition services program, ensuring that individuals can access these services without being denied solely due to their felony convictions. The act becomes effective July 1, 2025.
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