Assembly bill · A8197 (2025-26)
Requires signage warning about EBT/SNAP skimming and mandates chip-enabled point-of-sale systems for SNAP transactions
New York State Assembly
Sponsor: Michael Novakhov (Assembly Member, District 45, Republican/Conservative)
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Summary
Requires signage warning about EBT/SNAP skimming at all retail food stores; mandates chip-enabled point-of-sale systems for SNAP transactions.
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Amends the Social Services Law.
Where it stands
Assigned to a committee for review.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Social Services · New York State Assembly
Also referred to Social Services · New York State Senate.
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Full history
- May 27, 2026
Held for Consideration in Social Services
HELD FOR CONSIDERATION IN SOCIAL SERVICES
NY Assembly
- Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO SOCIAL SERVICES
NY Assembly
- May 5, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO SOCIAL SERVICES
NY Assembly
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