This bill makes permanent a temporary ban on fees that states charge to retailers for SNAP (food stamp) benefit transactions processed through electronic benefit transfer (EBT) cards. Currently, states are prohibited from charging retailers for most EBT-related costs, including transaction switching and routing, but this prohibition was set to expire. The legislation affects state agencies and retailers who accept SNAP benefits, ensuring they cannot be charged processing fees while protecting the cost-free nature of benefit transactions for program participants. The bill includes a narrow exception allowing equipment rental charges and takes effect on October 1, 2025, superseding any previous temporary restrictions that were scheduled to end.
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