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NY S05129

NY S05129
Requires food distributors that accept SNAP benefits to establish a mechanism to apply available coupons or discounts to purchases made by eligible recipients of SNAP benefits without such recipient being required to provide a physical coupon.


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Introduced
02/19/2025
In Committee
02/19/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025-2026 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the social services law, in relation to requiring food distributors that accept SNAP benefits to establish a mechanism to apply coupons to purchases made by eligible recipients of SNAP benefits

AI Summary

This bill requires food distributors who accept SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits to automatically apply available coupons or discounts to purchases made by SNAP recipients without requiring them to physically present a coupon. Currently, SNAP recipients often must manually present paper coupons to receive discounts, which can be inconvenient and create barriers to accessing savings. Under this proposed legislation, food distributors would need to develop a system that automatically recognizes SNAP-eligible customers and applies any relevant discounts at the point of sale. This would streamline the shopping experience for SNAP recipients and potentially make nutritious food more affordable by ensuring they can easily take advantage of available price reductions. The bill would amend the New York Social Services Law by adding a new subdivision that mandates this automatic coupon application process, with the changes set to take effect immediately upon passage.

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Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

REFERRED TO SOCIAL SERVICES (on 02/19/2025)

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