New York A05737 requires food distributors accepting SNAP benefits to apply available coupons or discounts automatically without requiring physical.

New York A05737 amends the social services law by requiring food distributors that accept SNAP benefits to establish a mechanism to apply any available coupons or discounts to purchases made by eligible SNAP recipients. This mechanism must automatically apply the coupons or discounts when a SNAP purchase is made. Importantly, SNAP recipients are not required to provide a physical coupon to receive the discount. This act takes effect immediately upon enactment.

New York A05737 requires food distributors accepting SNAP benefits to apply available coupons or discounts automatically without requiring physical.

New York A05737 amends the social services law by requiring food distributors that accept SNAP benefits to establish a mechanism to apply any available coupons or discounts to purchases made by eligible SNAP recipients. This mechanism must automatically apply the coupons or discounts when a SNAP purchase is made. Importantly, SNAP recipients are not required to provide a physical coupon to receive the discount. This act takes effect immediately upon enactment.