Enhanced Cybersecurity for SNAP Act of 2026 mandates chip-enabled EBT cards, prohibits replacement fees, and requires cybersecurity regulations.
The Enhanced Cybersecurity for SNAP Act of 2026 amends the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to enhance the security of EBT cards used in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). It mandates that states transition to chip-enabled EBT cards within five years, prohibiting magnetic stripe cards thereafter. The act also prohibits states from charging fees for replacing EBT cards due to malfunction, suspected fraud, expiration, or updates to cybersecurity measures.
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