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NY A01700
Bill
Status
1/12/2015
Primary Sponsor
Michael Montesano
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AI Summary
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Amends Social Services Law by adding Section 144-B to prohibit electronic benefit transfer (EBT) cards from accessing state-provided cash benefits at ATMs or point-of-sale terminals in specified locations
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Prohibits EBT card cash withdrawals at gambling establishments, psychics, bail bond establishments, bingo halls, cruise ships, and tattoo parlors
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Allows the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance to designate additional businesses as prohibited locations if their services are deemed inconsistent with assistance program intent
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Amends Banking Law by adding Section 9-W with identical restrictions on EBT card use at ATMs and point-of-sale terminals in the same prohibited locations
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Prohibits automated teller machines or point of sale terminals in certain locations from accepting electronic benefit transfer cards for cash withdrawals.
Last Action
referred to banks
1/6/2016