Allows for SNAP benefits to be used to purchase menstrual products

This bill would allow New York SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) recipients to use their benefits to purchase menstrual products like tampons, pads, and menstrual cups. The state would need to seek federal approval (via a waiver) to make this change, with the state required to apply within 90 days of the bill's effective date. It directly affects SNAP users in New York who rely on these benefits for basic needs, expanding eligible purchases beyond traditional food items. The policy change depends on federal authorization, as current SNAP rules do not cover such products.