New York bills · 2025 Regular Session

New York A 8246

Allows for SNAP benefits to be used to purchase menstrual products

Introduced
In committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
To Governor
Became law

Sponsors

Rebecca Kassay (Democratic)

Cosponsors (7)

Tommy Schiavoni (Democratic/Working Families)
Charles Fall (Democratic)
Sarah Clark (Democratic/Working Families)
Patrick J. Carroll (Democratic/Working Families)
Sam Berger (Democratic)
Judy Griffin (Democratic)
Matthew Slater (Republican/Conservative)

Summary

Official abstract published by the New York legislature

Allows for SNAP benefits to be used to purchase menstrual products including, but not limited to, sanitary napkins, tampons and panty liners.

Text versions

A8246

Roll-call votes

No recorded votes on this bill.

Actions

Jan 7, 2026 · House
REFERRED TO SOCIAL SERVICES
May 5, 2025 · House
REFERRED TO SOCIAL SERVICES