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HB 1048

HIV/AIDS Awareness Walk/Funds.

2025-2026 Session Introduced by Amber Baker and 18 co-sponsors

Provides $72,000 in nonrecurring funds for 2026-27 to Joyful Soul Treasures, Inc. to support the Winston-Salem HIV/AIDS Awareness Walk and related education efforts.

Passed 1st Reading
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Bill Summary · HB 1048

Summary of Bill: HB 1048 (Session: 2025, North Carolina) — HIV/AIDS Awareness Walk/Funds

Purpose

  • To provide state-funded support for HIV/AIDS awareness, education, and stigma reduction through a directed grant to a nonprofit organizer of an annual awareness event in Winston-Salem.

Key Provisions

  • Funding Authorization: Appropriates $72,000 in nonrecurring General Fund dollars for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.
  • Purpose of Funds: The directed grant is to be awarded to Joyful Soul Treasures, Inc., a nonprofit organization.
  • Program Activity Funded: The grant supports the annual Winston-Salem HIV/AIDS Awareness Walk, with goals to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and increase education about HIV/AIDS.
  • Administrative Mechanism: Funds are to be provided through the Office of State Budget and Management (OSBM) as part of the General Fund appropriations.
  • Effective Date: The act becomes effective July 1, 2026.

Who Is Affected

  • Recipient: Joyful Soul Treasures, Inc. (nonprofit organization) will receive the directed grant to support the Winston-Salem HIV/AIDS Awareness Walk.
  • State Entities: Office of State Budget and Management administers the appropriation and disburses the grant.
  • Public/Community: Participants, volunteers, and attendees of the Winston-Salem HIV/AIDS Awareness Walk, as well as the broader community in North Carolina, may benefit from increased awareness and education about HIV/AIDS.

Timeline and Procedural Details

  • Funding Year: 2026-2027 (nonrecurring funds).
  • Implementation Timeline: The act specifies an appropriation and effective date of July 1, 2026, aligning with the start of the 2026-2027 fiscal year for disbursement and program activity.
  • Legislative Status: Filed April 27, 2026; Sponsored by Representative K. Brown (with co-sponsor Kanika Brown).

Potential Impact

  • Awareness and Education: Increased public awareness and education about HIV/AIDS in Winston-Salem and potentially broader North Carolina communities through an annual event.
  • Stigma Reduction: Financial support aimed at reducing stigma associated with HIV/AIDS by facilitating community engagement and outreach.
  • Direct Funding Use: The grant restricts funding to support of the official HIV/AIDS Awareness Walk, including related activities that align with awareness and education goals.

Notes

  • The appropriation is nonrecurring and limited to a single fiscal year (2026-2027).
  • The bill specifies a single recipient and program, with no broad statewide formula or multiple-grantee provisions outlined.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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