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NY S08584
Bill
Status
11/17/2025
Primary Sponsor
Roxanne Persaud
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AI Summary
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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 infant, or spouse/domestic partner/parent of the covered mother
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Prohibits issuing cards to anyone under age 18 unless that person is a parent or guardian of a minor child
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Assigns the Department of Health responsibility for covering any additional expenses from providing the extra EBT cards
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Prohibits the department from reducing benefit availability or levels for covered mothers, infants, and children as a result of issuing additional cards
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Takes effect 180 days after becoming law, with immediate authorization for the department to adopt necessary implementing regulations
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 WOMEN'S ISSUES
1/7/2026