Ohio HB163 enhances cybersecurity for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) by requiring chip-enabled electronic benefit transfer.

Ohio HB163, known as the Enhanced Cybersecurity for SNAP Act of 2025, mandates the use of chip-enabled EBT cards for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to bolster security. The bill requires the Department of Job and Family Services to verify household eligibility by checking identity, citizenship status, and other key information. It also mandates the replacement of existing EBT cards with chip-enabled ones and sets rules for handling lost or stolen cards.

Ohio HB163 enhances cybersecurity for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) by requiring chip-enabled electronic benefit transfer.

Ohio HB163, known as the Enhanced Cybersecurity for SNAP Act of 2025, mandates the use of chip-enabled EBT cards for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to bolster security. The bill requires the Department of Job and Family Services to verify household eligibility by checking identity, citizenship status, and other key information. It also mandates the replacement of existing EBT cards with chip-enabled ones and sets rules for handling lost or stolen cards.