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NY S06515

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

6/15/2017

Primary Sponsor

Jose Peralta

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Origin

Senate

2017-2018 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Public Health Law Section 206, Subdivision 1 by adding paragraph (w) to authorize the Commissioner of Health to establish an alternative form of identification for WIC (Women, Infants and Children) program participants
  • Allows recipients to present alternative identification at the point of sale when redeeming WIC checks or vouchers if they do not have their program-issued identification
  • Requires the Commissioner to establish the alternative identification method by rule and regulation
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Directs the commissioner of health to establish a method by which alternative identification can be presented at a point of sale when a recipient under the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants and children does not have his or her WIC's identification in his or her possession.

Last Action

COMMITTED TO RULES

6/20/2018

Committee Referrals

Rules6/20/2018
Health1/3/2018
Health6/15/2017
Rules6/14/2017
Health5/30/2017

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