Requires electronic benefit transfer systems to allow for benefit recipients to cancel, lock or unlock a card associated with electronic benefit transfer services when fraud has been suspected or reported; amends the effectiveness thereof.
Summary
Bill S00750 amends the social services law to enhance the functionality of electronic benefit transfer (EBT) systems. Specifically, it requires these systems to allow benefit recipients to cancel, lock, or unlock their EBT cards in response to suspected or reported fraud. This amendment aims to provide greater security and control for individuals utilizing EBT services, ensuring they can protect their benefits from unauthorized access or misuse.
Impact
The bill's passage will modify existing regulations surrounding EBT systems in New York, making it mandatory for these systems to incorporate features that allow users to manage their cards more effectively. This change is expected to improve the security of benefit recipients and could potentially reduce instances of fraud, thereby impacting the overall administration of social services in the state.
Sentiment
The sentiment surrounding Bill S00750 appears to be overwhelmingly positive, as evidenced by the voting history. The Senate Rules Committee voted unanimously in favor, and the final passage in both the Senate and Assembly saw only a single dissenting vote, indicating strong bipartisan support for the measure.
Contention
There were no notable points of contention reported during the discussions or voting on this bill. The unanimous support in committee and on the floor suggests that there were no significant disagreements among lawmakers regarding the need for enhanced security measures in EBT systems.
Same As
Requires electronic benefit transfer systems to allow for benefit recipients to cancel, lock or unlock a card associated with electronic benefit transfer services when fraud has been suspected or reported; amends the effectiveness thereof.
Requires electronic benefit transfer systems to allow for benefit recipients to cancel, lock or unlock a card associated with electronic benefit transfer services when fraud has been suspected or reported; amends the effectiveness thereof.
Requires that any electronic benefit transfer services for special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants and children (WIC) benefits shall ensure that two electronic benefit transfer credit or debit cards are issued for use by any recipient household where such additional household member is either a parent, guardian or caretaker of the covered infant or a spouse, domestic partner or parent of the covered mother.
Requires that any electronic benefit transfer services for special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants and children (WIC) benefits shall ensure that two electronic benefit transfer credit or debit cards are issued for use by any recipient household where such additional household member is either a parent, guardian or caretaker of the covered infant or a spouse, domestic partner or parent of the covered mother.
Requires electronic benefit transfer systems to include automatic credit or debit card cancellation when fraudulent activity has been reported; directs that such cancellation shall occur as soon as the procedure for reporting fraudulent activity has been completed.
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