B26-0367

Public Benefits Security Amendment Act of 2025

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The Public Benefits Security Amendment Act of 2025 mandates the District of Columbia Department of Human Services to issue updated EBT cards with EMV.

The Public Benefits Security Amendment Act of 2025 requires the District of Columbia Department of Human Services to issue updated electronic benefit transfer (EBT) cards with EMV technology to all public assistance recipients by October 1, 2027. These updated cards aim to prevent theft of electronically transferred benefits. The Department must restore public assistance lost due to theft within 10 days of being informed by the recipient.

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History

Apr 3

Council

Law L26-0104, Effective from Mar 24, 2026 Published in DC Register Vol 73 and Page 005738

Feb 9

Council

Transmitted to Congress

Feb 6

Council

Act A26-0250 Published in DC Register Vol 73 and Page 001069