New York bills · 2025 Regular Session
New York S 8584
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 Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Roxanne J. Persaud (Democratic)
Cosponsors (3)
- James Skoufis (Democratic)
- Sam Sutton (Democratic)
- William Weber (Republican/Conservative)
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
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:04 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2026 Senate | Women's Issues Vote | pass | Set your home in New York to see |
Actions
- May 13, 2026 · Senate
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE - Jan 7, 2026 · Senate
REFERRED TO WOMEN'S ISSUES - Nov 17, 2025 · Senate
REFERRED TO RULES