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NY S07315

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

6/6/2025

Primary Sponsor

Michelle Hinchey

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires the 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

  • Covered menstrual products include sanitary napkins, tampons, and panty liners

  • The SNAP expansion provision only takes effect if and when federal approval is granted

  • The Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance must notify the Legislative Bill Drafting Commission when federal authorization is received

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 Services1/7/2026
Social Services6/6/2025
Rules5/29/2025
Social Services4/9/2025

Full Bill Text

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