An Act relative to the use of electronic benefit transfer cards with regard to online grocery delivery services

This bill amends Massachusetts law to allow the use of Electronic Benefit Transfer cards for ordering groceries online from participating supermarkets or grocery stores. It requires the state department to create specific rules and regulations to implement this new capability for online grocery delivery services. The legislation directly affects SNAP recipients and brick-and-mortar grocery retailers that offer online ordering options. By defining what constitutes an online grocery delivery service, the bill establishes the legal framework for expanding how food assistance benefits can be utilized.