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NY A01262
Bill
Status
1/8/2021
Primary Sponsor
Andrew Hevesi
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AI Summary
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Requires the state office to seek all necessary approvals from the USDA to maximize availability of online fresh food purchasing options throughout the state for SNAP benefits.
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Mandates the office work with the USDA to develop a plan within 180 days seeking to maximize retailer participation in the USDA's SNAP online purchasing program in New York.
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Requires the office to periodically review and revise the plan, submitting it to the governor, speaker of the assembly, and temporary president of the senate.
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Directs the office to continue seeking all necessary waivers from the USDA to the extent necessary to implement the program.
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Adds a three-year expiration date to the 2020 law authorizing online SNAP purchasing, after which the law shall be repealed unless extended.
Legislative Description
Relates to working with the USDA to receive approvals and develop online fresh food purchasing options throughout the state; adds a repeal date.
Last Action
substituted by s878
1/25/2021