New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

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

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

Plain-language summary

A 8938 is a bill introduced in the New York House on July 16, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: 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. Primary sponsor: Chris Eachus (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO SOCIAL SERVICES.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Chris Eachus (Democratic). 1 co-sponsor.