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NY A08938
Bill
Status
Introduced
7/16/2025
Primary Sponsor
Christopher Eachus
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AI Summary
- Requires WIC electronic benefit transfer services to issue two EBT cards per eligible household, allowing a second card for a parent, guardian, caretaker of the covered infant, or spouse/domestic partner/parent of the covered mother
- Prohibits issuing cards to anyone under age 18 unless that person is a parent or guardian of a minor child
- Assigns the Department of Health responsibility for covering any additional expenses associated with providing the second EBT cards
- Prohibits the department from reducing benefit availability or levels for covered mothers, infants, and children as a result of providing additional cards
- Takes effect 180 days after becoming law, with immediate authorization to develop necessary rules and regulations for implementation
Legislative Description
Requires that any electronic benefit transfer services for special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants and children (WIC) benefits shall ensure that two electronic benefit transfer credit or debit cards are issued for use by any recipient household where such additional household member is either a parent, guardian or caretaker of the covered infant or a spouse, domestic partner or parent of the covered mother.
Last Action
referred to social services
1/7/2026
Committee Referrals
Social Services7/16/2025
Full Bill Text
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