Relates to the study of the current prevalence of SNAP/EBT benefit fraud

This bill directs New York's commissioner of social services to study SNAP/EBT benefit fraud prevalence and related system barriers. Specifically, the commissioner must complete a 240-day study evaluating stolen benefits, the feasibility of EMV chip card technology for EBT systems, and other relevant factors. After the initial study, the commissioner must submit an annual report to state leaders detailing fraud threats, protections, and updates to SNAP transfer regulations. The study aims to inform future policy decisions without creating new laws or altering current SNAP benefits. This is a procedural study bill, not a policy change, with no voting record yet as it was recently referred to the Social Services committee.