S.538

Family Empowerment Act

Introduced·3/25/25

Family Empowerment Act expands child care support, offers family leave incentives, and promotes work-family balance in North Carolina.

The Family Empowerment Act aims to enhance economic security and family well-being in North Carolina by expanding child care support, offering family leave incentives, and promoting work-family balance. The act includes expanding the Child Care Subsidy Program, establishing tax incentives for businesses providing paid family leave, and encouraging flexible work arrangements. It also creates the Family Support Oversight Board to monitor program effectiveness. The act is funded through state appropriations, federal family support grants, and public-private partnerships.

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Where it stands

Current
Appropriations/Base Budget Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

Mar 26, 2025

Senate

Passed 1st Reading

Mar 26, 2025

Senate

Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

Mar 26, 2025

Senate

Withdrawn From Com