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NY A09134
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/8/2024
Primary Sponsor
Alicia Hyndman
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AI Summary
- Amends Section 95 of the Social Services Law to require food distributors accepting SNAP benefits to establish a mechanism for applying available coupons or discounts to SNAP purchases
- Mandates that available coupons or discounts be automatically applied when a customer makes a purchase using SNAP benefits
- Eliminates the requirement for SNAP recipients to provide a physical coupon to receive discounts
- Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Requires food distributors that accept SNAP benefits to establish a mechanism to apply available coupons or discounts to purchases made by eligible recipients of SNAP benefits without such recipient being required to provide a physical coupon.
Last Action
referred to social services
2/8/2024
Committee Referrals
Social Services2/8/2024
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