New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

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

In committee Last action May 13, 2026: REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE

Plain-language summary

S 8584 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on November 17, 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: Roxanne Persaud (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 13, 2026): REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Roxanne Persaud (Democratic). 3 co-sponsors.