The bill, known as the Enhanced Cybersecurity for SNAP Act, mandates the implementation of chip-enabled electronic benefit transfer (EBT) cards for Ohio's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). It includes appropriations totaling $3,000,000, with $2,250,000 allocated from the General Revenue Fund for SNAP EBT Modernization and $750,000 from the Federal Fund Group for Food Assistance Programs. The Department of Job and Family Services is tasked with ensuring that all new EBT cards issued are chip-enabled and that existing cards are replaced with chip-enabled versions according to their regular replacement schedule.

Additionally, the bill allows the Director of Job and Family Services to certify any unexpended funds from the appropriations at the end of fiscal year 2027 for reappropriation to fiscal year 2028. The Director of Budget and Management is responsible for establishing accounts for the appropriations and ensuring compliance with applicable provisions of H.B. 96 of the 136th General Assembly.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 5101.54, 5101.542