Bill > A00699

This bill requires the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance to implement a modern electronic benefit transfer (EBT) system by June 21, 2027, using industry-standard commercial electronic funds transfer technology. Specifically, the bill mandates the use of EMV computer chip cards, which are more secure payment cards with embedded microchips that provide enhanced protection against fraud compared to traditional magnetic stripe cards. The bill instructs the office to upgrade the existing electronic benefit system to this new technology as soon as possible, ensuring that the state's method of distributing benefits like food stamps and cash assistance keeps pace with current technological standards. The legislation aims to improve the security, efficiency, and reliability of benefit disbursement for recipients by adopting more advanced payment technologies. The bill will take effect immediately upon passage.

Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A699