The proposed bill, known as the No Hungry Families Act, aims to establish a program under section 5101.548 of the Revised Code to provide refunds to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients who have experienced electronic theft or fraud. The bill defines various forms of electronic benefit theft, including card cloning, card skimming, phishing, and scamming. It mandates the Director of Job and Family Services to create a program that will replace stolen SNAP benefits for households affected by such thefts occurring on or after December 21, 2024. The program will allow eligible households to apply for replacement benefits, with specific guidelines on the amount that can be replaced and the application process.

Additionally, the bill outlines the eligibility criteria for replacement benefits, including the requirement that households submit applications within specified timeframes and the conditions under which applications may be denied. The total appropriation for the SNAP Replacement Benefits program is set at $17 million for fiscal year 2026, with provisions for reappropriation in fiscal year 2027. The bill emphasizes the importance of protecting vulnerable families from the impacts of electronic theft, ensuring that they can maintain access to essential nutrition assistance.