Ensuring Fee-Free Benefit Transactions Act of 2023

This bill prohibits states and their contractors from charging fees for switching or routing SNAP benefits, implementing new security requirements, or updating EBT infrastructure. It directly affects SNAP recipients and state agencies managing the program by eliminating these costs. Key provisions require states to review EBT technology contracts during each renewal to ensure security aligns with commercial standards. The law takes effect October 1, 2023, and applies to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) under the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008.