NY A 8246
in committeeAllows for SNAP benefits to be used to purchase menstrual products
New York · 2025-2026 Regular Session · lower
Quick answers
Did NY A 8246 pass?
Not yet. NY A 8246 is in committee as of 2026-01-07 and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-01-07): REFERRED TO SOCIAL SERVICES
What is NY A 8246 about?
Allows for SNAP benefits to be used to purchase menstrual products including, but not limited to, sanitary napkins, tampons and panty liners.
Who sponsors NY A 8246?
Rebecca Kassay is the primary sponsor of NY A 8246, joined by 7 cosponsors.
Description
Allows for SNAP benefits to be used to purchase menstrual products including, but not limited to, sanitary napkins, tampons and panty liners.
- Introduced
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- Latest action
- 2026-01-07 — REFERRED TO SOCIAL SERVICES
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
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Sponsors
- Rebecca Kassayprimary
- Tommy Schiavonicosponsor
- Charles Fallcosponsor
- Sarah Clarkcosponsor
- Patrick J. Carrollcosponsor
- Sam Bergercosponsor
- Judy Griffincosponsor
- Matthew Slatercosponsor
Committees
Not provided by source.
Action timeline
2025-05-05
REFERRED TO SOCIAL SERVICES
referral-committee
2026-01-07
REFERRED TO SOCIAL SERVICES
referral-committee
Versions
- A8246Compare
Documents
Votes
Not provided by source.
Related bills
- Companion bill: S 7315
Official source
Attribution
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