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NY S08972
Bill
Status
5/3/2022
Primary Sponsor
Julia Salazar
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AI Summary
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Requires that households receiving SNAP benefits with more than one parent or guardian residing full-time must be issued two electronic benefit transfer cards, subject to federal requirements and head of household approval.
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Cards can only be issued to persons under age 18 if they are parents or guardians of a minor child.
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Issuance of a second card does not entitle recipients to additional benefits, and recipients are not required to accept or use both cards.
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The department must notify existing and future SNAP benefit recipients of the availability of multiple cards.
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The act takes effect 180 days after becoming law, with regulatory changes authorized to take effect 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
SUBSTITUTED BY A9749B
6/2/2022