New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

A 5737: Requires food distributors that accept SNAP benefits to establish a mechanism to apply coupons to purchases made by eligible recipients of SNAP benefits

In committee Last action January 7, 2026: REFERRED TO SOCIAL SERVICES

Plain-language summary

A 5737 is a bill introduced in the New York House on February 20, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires food distributors that accept SNAP benefits to establish a mechanism to apply coupons to purchases made by eligible recipients of SNAP benefits. Primary sponsor: Alicia Hyndman (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO SOCIAL SERVICES.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Alicia Hyndman (Democratic).