HB163

Enact the Enhanced Cybersecurity for SNAP Act of 2025

Chamber Passed·6/3/26

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.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 30–0 · Jun 3
Current
Finance Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

92 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Mar 18

11:30 AM

House Agriculture Deeter, 4th Hearing, Prop/Opp/IP Testimony

Jun 11, 2025

11:30 AM

House Agriculture Deeter, 3rd Hearing, Opponent

History

Jun 10

Senate

Referred to committee: Finance

Jun 4

Senate

Introduced

Jun 3

House

Reported - Amended: Finance