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NY A08246

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/5/2025

Primary Sponsor

Rebecca Kassay

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires the New York Department of Social Services to apply for a federal waiver or authorization within 90 days to allow SNAP benefits to be used for menstrual products

  • Expands eligible SNAP purchases to include sanitary napkins, tampons, panty liners, and other menstrual products

  • The law takes effect only upon receiving federal government approval of the waiver or authorization

  • Requires the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance to notify the Legislative Bill Drafting Commission when federal approval is obtained

Legislative Description

Allows for SNAP benefits to be used to purchase menstrual products including, but not limited to, sanitary napkins, tampons and panty liners.

Last Action

referred to social services

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Social Services5/5/2025

Full Bill Text

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