Bill > S00665

This bill establishes a state Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) minimum benefit program that provides additional monthly food assistance to eligible households. Under the program, the state office will distribute a monthly benefit to households receiving federal SNAP benefits of less than $100, effectively bringing their total monthly food assistance up to $100. The state benefit will be provided in addition to the existing federal SNAP benefit and can be increased at the office's discretion, subject to available state appropriations. If federal funds become available, they will be used first before expending state funds. The program will follow the same rules and procedures as the federal SNAP, including using the electronic benefit transfer system and restricting benefits to food purchases. Eligible households are those receiving a federal SNAP benefit of at least $1 but less than $100 per month. The state office is required to apply for any necessary federal waivers to implement the program, and the bill takes effect immediately upon passage.

Government Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S665