What's happening
This bill allows SNAP recipients in New York to authorize third-party software apps to access their benefit information, including account balances and transaction history.
Why it matters
Empowers SNAP recipients with more control over their data. by letting them choose which third-party apps can access their account information, potentially improving convenience and financial management.
Encourages innovation and competition. in the development of tools and services for low-income individuals, since non-governmental and non-contracted apps can now legally integrate with SNAP benefit systems.
Raises new considerations for privacy and data security. , as outside apps will be handling sensitive personal and financial information, making oversight and consumer education increasingly important.
Could make it easier for recipients to track spending and avoid benefit lapses. , as third-party apps might offer better notifications, budgeting features, and user interfaces than official government portals.
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Let SNAP Apps Access Accounts
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Sponsors
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History
- Referred to social services
- Referred to social services
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STATE OF NEW YORK
2699
2019-2020 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY
January 25, 2019
Introduced by M. of A. LENTOL -- read once and referred to the Committee on Social Services
AN ACT to amend the social services law, in relation to the authorized representative of an eligible recipient of SNAP benefits
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Paragraph (b) of subdivision 7 of section 95 of the social services law, as separately amended by chapter 41 and section 3 of part A of chapter 57 of the laws of 2012, is amended to read as follows:
(b) For the purposes of this subdivision, "authorized representative" shall be defined in regulations promulgated by the commissioner. Such regulations shall include but not be limited to permitting an eligible recipient to authorize third party software applications, including those not developed in contract with any state or federal agency, to have the ability to access the benefit information of such recipient, including but not limited to, his or her account balance and transaction history.
§ 2. This act shall take effect on the ninetieth day after it shall have become a law. Effective immediately, the addition, amendment and/or repeal of any rule or regulation necessary for the implementation of this act on its effective date are authorized and directed to be made and completed on or before such effective date.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD04679-01-9
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