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Permanent Ban on Fees for Food Assistance (SNAP/EBT) Transactions.

This bill permanently prohibits states and their contractors from charging fees to recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for processing, switching, or routing EBT transactions. This ensures that individuals relying on food assistance cards will not incur costs related to accessing their benefits. The law also mandates that state agencies regularly review and update EBT technology to maintain benefit security.
Key points
Recipients of food assistance (SNAP) are permanently protected from being charged fees for using or processing EBT card transactions.
States must regularly review and update EBT technology to meet modern commercial security standards, enhancing the safety of benefits.
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Print number: 118_S_2449
Sponsor: Sen. Lujan, Ben Ray [D-NM]
Process start date: 2023-07-20
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Ensuring Fee-Free Benefit Transactions Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_2449.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-07-20.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Recipients of food assistance (SNAP) are permanently protected from being charged fees for using or processing EBT card transactions.
  • States must regularly review and update EBT technology to meet modern commercial security standards, enhancing the safety of benefits.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Lujan, Ben Ray [D-NM].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

CATEGORIES

Benefits Informatization Agriculture