New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 1779: Establishes an EBT card replacement program
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 1779 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on January 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Establishes an EBT card replacement program. Primary sponsor: Roxanne Persaud (Democratic). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO SOCIAL SERVICES.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Directs the commissioner of the office of temporary and disability assistance to develop and implement a program to replace all EBT cards issued in the state which utilize magnetic strips with cards that utilize chip technology.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Democratic/Working Families 2 · Republican/Conservative 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roxanne Persaud | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 19 |
| Steve Chan | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 17 |
| Robert Jackson | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 31 |
| Dean Murray | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 3 |
| Gustavo Rivera | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 33 |
“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 SOCIAL SERVICES
- REFERRED TO SOCIAL SERVICES