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Bill Summary · SB 869

Summary of North Carolina Senate Bill 869 (2025 Session)

Short Title: Reduce County Share / SA In-Home Program
Sponsor: Senator Lowe (Primary Sponsor)
Co-Sponsor: Senator Paul Lowe
Referred to: Rules and Operations of the Senate (initial action)
Status: Filed April 28, 2026; First Reading completed; referred to Rules and Operations (as of action history)

1) Purpose and Intent

  • The bill seeks to appropriate funds to reduce the county share of payments for the State-County Special Assistance In-Home (SA In-Home) program.
  • Specifically, the General Assembly would provide state funds to lessen the financial burden on counties for the SA In-Home program administered by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Division of Social Services (DSS).

2) Key Provisions and Changes

  • Funding Allocation: The bill would appropriate $500,000 in recurring General Fund dollars to DHHS, Division of Social Services, starting with the 2026-2027 fiscal year.
  • Program Impact: The recurring funds are earmarked to reduce the county share of payments for the SA In-Home program. This implies a shift in cost responsibility from counties to the state for eligible SA In-Home services.
  • Effective Date: The act would become effective July 1, 2026.
  • Jurisdiction and Agency: Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Division of Social Services, administering the SA In-Home program.

3) Who/What Would Be Affected

  • Counties: Counties would experience a reduced financial burden for the State-County SA In-Home program due to the state funding increase.
  • State/State Budget: The General Fund would incur a recurring $500,000 annual appropriation beginning in FY 2026-2027 to support the program.
  • Recipients of SA In-Home Benefits: Individuals eligible for State-County Special Assistance In-Home services may benefit indirectly through continued program availability and reduced county cost pressures, potentially improving access or sustainability of services at the local level.

4) Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Fiscal Year Start: Funds would become available in the 2026-2027 fiscal year.
  • Effective Date: July 1, 2026.
  • Legislative Process: Filed on April 28, 2026; first reading on April 29, 2026; referred to the Rules and Operations of the Senate for further action.

5) Additional Context

  • The bill is a targeted appropriation aimed at a specific social services program that combines state and county funding (State-County SA In-Home). It does not appear to create new programmatic changes beyond altering the funding split in favor of state support.

Bottom Line

SB 869 proposes a $500,000 per year recurring appropriation from the General Fund to DHHS/DSS beginning in FY 2026-2027 to reduce the county share of payments for the State-County Special Assistance In-Home program, effective July 1, 2026. The measure shifts some financial responsibility from counties to the state to support in-home assistance services.

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

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