Bill > S08584

This bill amends the public health law to require that electronic benefit transfer (EBT) services for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) must issue two EBT cards to certain recipient households. Specifically, a second card would be provided to households where an additional household member is either a parent, guardian, or caretaker of the covered infant, or a spouse, domestic partner, or parent of the covered mother. The bill stipulates that no card will be issued to anyone under 18 unless they are a parent or guardian of a minor child. The state department will be responsible for any additional expenses associated with providing these extra cards and is prohibited from reducing the availability or level of benefits for new or existing WIC participants. The bill will take effect 180 days after becoming law, with provisions allowing for immediate preparation of necessary rules and regulations to implement the changes.

Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S8584