Assembly bill · A9599 (2025-26)
Requires certain stores that accept credit or debit card payment to accept flexible benefit cards as a form of payment for eligible items
New York State Assembly
Sponsor: Larinda Hooks (Assembly Member, District 35, Democratic/Working Families)
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Summary
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.
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Amends the General Business Law.
Where it stands
Assigned to a committee for review.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Consumer Affairs and Protection · New York State Assembly
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Full history
- Jan 21, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PROTECTION
NY Assembly
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