Passed One ChamberFiled Mar 12, 2025
Sponsor: Tristan Rader (D)
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Refer to Committee
Jun 10, 2026
Summary
The bill updates Ohio’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) so that all electronic benefit transfer (EBT) cards are chip‑enabled and must meet private‑sector cybersecurity standards. It also creates new procedures for rapid eligibility certification, suspicious‑transaction reporting, and faster card replacement. Funding is set aside to cover the technology upgrade and related administrative costs.
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