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NY A01318
NY A01318Establishes a state SNAP minimum benefit program to provide a minimum amount of supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits that is higher than the amount of federal SNAP benefits.
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Introduced
01/09/2025
01/09/2025
In Committee
01/09/2025
01/09/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the social services law, in relation to establishing a state SNAP minimum benefit program
AI Summary
This bill establishes a state Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) minimum benefit program in New York that provides additional monthly food assistance to eligible households receiving very low federal SNAP benefits. Specifically, the program will distribute a state supplement to households receiving between $1 and $100 in federal SNAP benefits, bringing their total monthly benefit up to $100 or potentially a higher amount as determined by the state office and subject to available funding. The state benefit will be distributed through the existing electronic benefit transfer system and must be used solely for food purchases. The state's office will seek necessary federal approvals and waivers to implement the program, and will prioritize using any available federal funds before expending state funds. An eligible household is defined as one receiving a federal SNAP benefit of at least $1 but less than $100 per month, with the potential for the state to adjust this threshold based on funding availability. The program aims to provide additional nutritional support to low-income households with minimal federal SNAP benefits.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (58)
Jessica González-Rojas (D)*,
Khaleel Anderson (D),
Keith Brown (R),
Chris Burdick (D),
Noah Burroughs (D),
Robert Carroll (D),
Lester Chang (R),
Sarah Clark (D),
Catalina Cruz (D),
Brian Cunningham (D),
Maritza Davila (D),
Manny De Los Santos (D),
Jeffrey Dinowitz (D),
Michael Durso (R),
Harvey Epstein (D),
Emily Gallagher (D),
Jeff Gallahan (R),
Deborah Glick (D),
Judy Griffin (D),
Andrew Hevesi (D),
Alicia Hyndman (D),
Rebecca Kassay (D),
Anna Kelles (D),
Ron Kim (D),
Charles Lavine (D),
Grace Lee (D),
Dana Levenberg (D),
Nikki Lucas (D),
Jen Lunsford (D),
Donna Lupardo (D),
Brian Maher (R),
Zohran Mamdani (D),
Brian Manktelow (R),
Dave McDonough (R),
Karen McMahon (D),
John Mikulin (R),
Misha Novakhov (R),
Kwani O'Pharrow (D),
Steve Otis (D),
Phil Palmesano (R),
Steven Raga (D),
Karines Reyes (D),
Gabriella Romero (D),
Linda Rosenthal (D),
Angelo Santabarbara (D),
Thomas Schiavoni (D),
Rebecca Seawright (D),
Maryjane Shimsky (D),
Jo Anne Simon (D),
Tony Simone (D),
Matt Simpson (R),
Matt Slater (R),
Doug Smith (R),
Phara Souffrant Forrest (D),
Phil Steck (D),
Yudelka Tapia (D),
Al Taylor (D),
Claire Valdez (D),
Last Action
referred to social services (on 01/09/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A1318 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A01318&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A01318 |
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