New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 8197: Requires signage warning about EBT/SNAP skimming and mandates chip-enabled point-of-sale systems for SNAP transactions
Did not advance Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
- Did not advance
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Plain-language summary
A 8197 is a bill introduced in the New York House on May 5, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires signage warning about EBT/SNAP skimming and mandates chip-enabled point-of-sale systems for SNAP transactions. Primary sponsor: Misha Novakhov (Republican/Conservative). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 27, 2026): HELD FOR CONSIDERATION IN SOCIAL SERVICES.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires signage warning about EBT/SNAP skimming at all retail food stores; mandates chip-enabled point-of-sale systems for SNAP transactions.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican/Conservative 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Misha Novakhov | Primary sponsor | Republican/Conservative | House | 45 |
| Alec Brook-Krasny | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | House | 46 |
| Lester Chang | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | House | 49 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- HELD FOR CONSIDERATION IN SOCIAL SERVICES
- REFERRED TO SOCIAL SERVICES
- REFERRED TO SOCIAL SERVICES