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NY S00750
Bill
Status
2/14/2025
Primary Sponsor
Simcha Felder
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AI Summary
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Requires interactive voice response systems for electronic benefit transfer (EBT) to include options for recipients to permanently cancel their EBT card or temporarily lock/unlock it
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Removes previous provisions that would have allowed recipients to lock cards specifically for out-of-state purchases only or online purchases only
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Removes the requirement for the voice response system to include a fraud reporting option (though card cancellation/locking remains available)
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Extends the effective date of the underlying 2024 EBT card protection law from six months to one year after enactment
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Takes effect immediately, with the substantive EBT system changes taking effect on the same date as 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
SIGNED CHAP.76
2/14/2025