New York bills · 2025 Regular Session
New York A 8938
Requires that two electronic benefit transfer credit or debit cards be available to certain households receiving special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants and children (WIC) benefits
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Christopher Eachus (Democratic)
Cosponsors (1)
- Aron Wieder (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the New York legislature
Requires that any electronic benefit transfer services for special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants and children (WIC) benefits shall ensure that two electronic benefit transfer credit or debit cards are issued for use by any recipient household where such 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.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 7, 2026 · House
REFERRED TO SOCIAL SERVICES - Nov 19, 2025 · House
PRINT NUMBER 8938B - Nov 19, 2025 · House
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO SOCIAL SERVICES - Sep 24, 2025 · House
PRINT NUMBER 8938A - Sep 24, 2025 · House
AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO SOCIAL SERVICES - Jul 16, 2025 · House
REFERRED TO SOCIAL SERVICES