New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 9599: Requires certain stores that accept credit or debit card payment to accept flexible benefit cards as a form of payment for eligible items
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 9599 is a bill introduced in the New York House on January 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires certain stores that accept credit or debit card payment to accept flexible benefit cards as a form of payment for eligible items. Primary sponsor: Larinda Hooks (Democratic/Working Families). Most recent recorded action (January 21, 2026): REFERRED TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PROTECTION.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires certain stores that accept credit or debit card payment to accept flexible benefit cards as a form of payment for eligible items; defines terms; establishes penalties for violations of such requirement to accept payment by flexible benefit card; requires the superintendent of financial services to provide education and outreach to covered stored to inform them of the such requirement.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic/Working Families 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larinda Hooks | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 35 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REFERRED TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PROTECTION