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Helene Storm Road Repair Aid: Support for Residents

This act makes it easier to get financial help for repairing private roads and bridges damaged by Tropical Storm Helene in North Carolina. Thanks to it, residents who lost their only access to their homes can count on support to rebuild infrastructure, improving their daily lives and access to services.
Key points
State, Tribal, and local governments in North Carolina can get reimbursed for repairing private roads and bridges damaged by Tropical Storm Helene if they are the sole access to homes or essential services.
Reimbursement covers repairs, replacements, or restorations, regardless of prior condition, provided the work has not yet been completed and is necessary.
If someone has already received aid for road repair, they can return it and use the new rules, which might be more beneficial.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_267
Sponsor: Sen. Budd, Ted [R-NC]
Process start date: 2025-01-28
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Restoring Access to Mountain Homes Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_267.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-01-28.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • State, Tribal, and local governments in North Carolina can get reimbursed for repairing private roads and bridges damaged by Tropical Storm Helene if they are the sole access to homes or essential services.
  • Reimbursement covers repairs, replacements, or restorations, regardless of prior condition, provided the work has not yet been completed and is necessary.
  • If someone has already received aid for road repair, they can return it and use the new rules, which might be more beneficial.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Budd, Ted [R-NC].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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