Pennsylvania SB1412 mandates the transition to chip-enabled access cards for public assistance by January 1, 2028.

Pennsylvania SB1412 amends the Human Services Code to require the transition of all access cards for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to chip-enabled technology by January 1, 2028. The Department of Human Services must implement this transition efficiently and cost-effectively, incorporating enhanced security features to prevent benefit theft. The department will provide one chip-enabled card per eligible recipient at no cost.

Pennsylvania SB1412 mandates the transition to chip-enabled access cards for public assistance by January 1, 2028.

Pennsylvania SB1412 amends the Human Services Code to require the transition of all access cards for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to chip-enabled technology by January 1, 2028. The Department of Human Services must implement this transition efficiently and cost-effectively, incorporating enhanced security features to prevent benefit theft. The department will provide one chip-enabled card per eligible recipient at no cost.