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NY A00919
Bill
Status
1/8/2025
Primary Sponsor
Sam Berger
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AI Summary
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Amends a 2024 law regarding electronic benefit transfer (EBT) systems to simplify card management options, requiring interactive voice response systems to allow recipients to cancel cards permanently or lock/unlock their EBT cards
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Removes previous requirements for EBT systems to include options to report fraud or to lock cards specifically for out-of-state purchases only or online purchases only
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Changes terminology from "credit or debit card" to simply "card" when referring to EBT cards throughout the relevant statute
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Extends the implementation deadline for the underlying 2024 EBT law from six months to one year after enactment
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Takes effect immediately, with substantive provisions coordinated to align with the effective date of the related 2024 legislation (S.8662-A/A.9269-B)
Legislative Description
Requires electronic benefit transfer systems to allow for benefit recipients to cancel, lock or unlock a card associated with electronic benefit transfer services when fraud has been suspected or reported; amends the effectiveness thereof.
Last Action
substituted by s750
2/4/2025