New York 2025 Session Status: Passed Assembly

A2538 — Provides that applicants or recipients for SNAP benefits shall not be subjected to finger imaging as a requirement of the supplemental nutrition assistance program

Last action — Passed Senate

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has passed the Assembly. Introduced January 17, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the Senate.

Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

How often bills like it became law.

  • Passed Assembly

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

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In plain language

The bill removes finger imaging as a requirement for SNAP benefits applicants or recipients.

This bill prohibits the use of finger imaging for individuals applying for or receiving SNAP benefits. It aims to simplify the application process for these benefits.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means your family can apply for SNAP benefits without needing to provide finger imaging.

Summary

Provides that applicants for or recipients of SNAP benefits shall not be subjected to finger imaging as a requirement of the supplemental nutrition assistance program.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. RETURNED TO ASSEMBLY

  2. PASSED SENATE

  3. 3RD READING CAL.1025

  4. SUBSTITUTED FOR S7754A

  5. REFERRED TO SOCIAL SERVICES

  6. DELIVERED TO SENATE

  7. PASSED ASSEMBLY

  8. ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.90

  9. ADVANCED TO THIRD READING CAL.110

  10. REPORTED

  11. PRINT NUMBER 2538A

  12. AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO SOCIAL SERVICES

  13. REFERRED TO SOCIAL SERVICES

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 218 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (218)

218 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does A2538 do?
Provides that applicants for or recipients of SNAP benefits shall not be subjected to finger imaging as a requirement of the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
Who sponsors A2538?
A2538 is sponsored by Maritza Davila.
What is the current status of A2538?
This bill has passed the Assembly. Introduced January 17, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
Where can I track A2538?
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