HB1429

In public assistance, providing for report on transition to chip-enabled access cards.

Chamber Passed·6/9/25
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania HB1429 mandates a report on transitioning Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program access cards to chip-enabled cards.

Pennsylvania HB1429 requires the Department of Public Welfare to prepare a report on transitioning from magnetic stripe access cards to chip-enabled access cards for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. The report must assess financial impact, operational considerations, and implementation strategies. It should include a cost analysis, a review of other states' experiences, and a proposed timeline. The report will be submitted to key legislative committee chairs within 30 days of the bill's effective date.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 12–0 · Jun 9, 2025
Current
Appropriations Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

12 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Not Voting

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Calendar

Jul 16, 2025

12:00 AM

Health & Human Services (s) Hearing

May 13, 2025

10:15 AM

Human Services (h) Hearing

History

Jul 17, 2025

Senate

Second consideration

Jul 17, 2025

Senate

Re-referred to Appropriations

Jul 16, 2025

Senate

Reported as committed