Bill > S09033

This bill establishes "SNAP for all," a state-funded program to provide supplemental nutrition assistance to New Yorkers who are ineligible for federal SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits solely due to their immigration status. The program, administered by the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA), aims to mirror the federal SNAP program in its eligibility criteria, including income, resource, and work requirements, and will provide benefits identical in amount and delivery to what recipients would have received under federal SNAP. Importantly, participation in "SNAP for all" will not affect an individual's immigration status or be considered in public charge determinations, and sensitive personal information of applicants and beneficiaries will be protected from disclosure to immigration authorities unless legally ordered. The bill also mandates that the OTDA develop a simple application process, conduct culturally competent outreach, and report monthly data on the program's operations.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S9033