Requires food distributors that accept SNAP benefits to establish a mechanism to apply coupons to purchases made by eligible recipients of SNAP benefits
Summary
Requires food distributors that accept SNAP benefits to establish a mechanism to apply available coupons or discounts to purchases made by eligible recipients of SNAP benefits without such recipient being required to provide a physical coupon.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 20, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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2
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0
Committee
2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO SOCIAL SERVICES
lower
Feb 20, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO SOCIAL SERVICES
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Alicia Hyndman
DDemocratic
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