OH SB315

Requires Ohio to replace all existing SNAP electronic benefit transfer (EBT) cards with chip-enabled cards by October 1, 2026, meeting USDA technical standards

Mandates the Department of Job and Family Services adopt cybersecurity rules within one year for EBT cards and mobile payments, matching private sector and federal security standards for credit/debit cards, with reviews every five years

Appropriates $10.6 million for fiscal year 2026 ($5.3 million from General Revenue Fund, $5.3 million from Federal funds) to support the chip-enabled card transition

Requires the department to establish a telephone hotline process allowing SNAP recipients to lock or unlock lost or stolen EBT cards

Limits replacement card issuance to households requesting four or more replacements in a 12-month period, with an exception for individuals with disabilities related to the card loss