New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 9656: Prohibits fees for any service rendered through a bank relating to the use of an electronic benefit transfer card issued by the state or certain departments or agencies thereof
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 9656 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on March 31, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Prohibits fees for any service rendered through a bank relating to the use of an electronic benefit transfer card issued by the state or certain departments or agencies thereof. Primary sponsor: James Sanders (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 14, 2026): SUBSTITUTED BY A3304B.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Prohibits the imposition of fees or surcharges for any service rendered through a banking organization relating to the use of an electronic benefit transfer card issued by the state or certain departments or agencies thereof.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Sanders | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- SUBSTITUTED BY A3304B
- ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
- 2ND REPORT CAL.
- 1ST REPORT CAL.857
- REFERRED TO BANKS