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NY A09749
Bill
Status
7/14/2022
Primary Sponsor
Simcha Eichenstein
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AI Summary
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Requires SNAP benefit households with more than one parent or guardian living full-time in the home to be issued two electronic benefit transfer (EBT) cards, provided at least two parents or guardians in the household qualify for benefits.
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Prohibits issuance of a second card to anyone under 18 unless that person is a parent or guardian of a minor child.
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Requires issuance of second cards to be consistent with federal requirements and subject to request and approval by the head of household, with no entitlement to additional benefits.
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Makes acceptance and use of both cards optional for benefit recipients.
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Takes effect 180 days after becoming law, with regulations to be implemented immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Requires that any electronic benefit transfer services for supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) benefits shall ensure that two electronic benefit transfer credit or debit cards are issued for use by any recipient household having more than one parent or guardian residing in the household on a full-time basis.
Last Action
signed chap.376
7/14/2022