NY S 8347
in committeeEstablishes the "SNAP for students act"
New York · 2025-2026 Regular Session · upper
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Quick answers
Did NY S 8347 pass?
Not yet. NY S 8347 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-01-07): REFERRED TO SOCIAL SERVICES
What is NY S 8347 about?
Establishes the "SNAP for students act" requiring the office of temporary and disability assistance to create informational materials to provide information regarding student eligibility for SNAP benefits and to provide digital versions of such materials to institutions of higher education in the state; requires institutions of higher education to notify students of their potential eligibility for SNAP benefits.
Who sponsors NY S 8347?
Robert Jackson is the primary sponsor of NY S 8347, joined by 4 cosponsors.
Description
Establishes the "SNAP for students act" requiring the office of temporary and disability assistance to create informational materials to provide information regarding student eligibility for SNAP benefits and to provide digital versions of such materials to institutions of higher education in the state; requires institutions of higher education to notify students of their potential eligibility for SNAP benefits.
- Introduced
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- Latest action
- 2026-01-07 — REFERRED TO SOCIAL SERVICES
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
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Sponsors
- Robert Jacksonprimary
- Jabari Brisportcosponsor
- Patricia Fahycosponsor
- Rachel Maycosponsor
- Julia Salazarcosponsor
Committees
Not provided by source.
Action timeline
Newest first
2026-01-07
REFERRED TO SOCIAL SERVICES
referral-committee
2025-06-04
REFERRED TO RULES
referral-committee
Versions
- S8347Compare
Documents
Votes
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Related bills
- Companion bill: A 8757
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