New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 8347: Establishes the "SNAP for students act"
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 8347 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on June 4, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Establishes the "SNAP for students act". Primary sponsor: Robert Jackson (Democratic/Working Families). 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.
Establishes the "SNAP for students act" requiring the office of temporary and disability assistance to create informational materials to provide information regarding student eligibility for SNAP benefits and to provide digital versions of such materials to institutions of higher education in the state; requires institutions of higher education to notify students of their potential eligibility for SNAP benefits.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Democratic/Working Families 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Jackson | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 31 |
| Jabari Brisport | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 25 |
| Pat Fahy | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 46 |
| Rachel May | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 48 |
| Julia Salazar | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 18 |
“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 RULES