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A 93582025–2026 SessionIN COMMITTEEDEMOCRAT

Establishes an electronic benefits replacement card program

Introduced Dec 19, 2025William Colton (D-NY)

Summary

Directs the commissioner of the office of temporary and disability assistance to develop and implement a program to replace all magnetic-strip electronic benefit transfer cards issued by or on behalf of the state with chip-enabled smart cards; provides for reimbursement of benefits.

Legislative Journey

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Floor
  4. Passed Chamber 1
  5. Passed Chamber 2
  6. Signed
Dec 19, 2025

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Jan 7, 2026

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