SB 315: Enact the Enhanced Cybersecurity for SNAP Act
SB 315 status: Introduced — Effective 10/6/26 (updated Oct 6, 2026).
What this bill does
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Bill summary
OfficialThis new law, the **Enhanced Cybersecurity for SNAP Act**, will upgrade Ohio’s food stamp (SNAP) cards. The state will replace current cards with new ones that have computer chips, similar to the cards you use at a bank. These chips make it much harder for criminals to steal benefits from families. The law also sets as...
Key analysis
Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- No direct impact on environment
Risks
- No direct impact on environment
Economy
Benefits
- Reduces fiscal loss from card skimming
- Modernizes financial security for benefit delivery
Risks
- Requires state appropriation for hardware and systems
- Potential costs for vendor transitions
Society
Benefits
- Protects vulnerable populations from benefit theft
- Enhances recipient confidence in public assistance security
Risks
- Potential for temporary disruption during card replacement
- Technological hurdles for non-technical users
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OpenStates
Confidence
lowlow
Analysis status
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Implementation requires significant coordination across state administrative agencies
Analysis based solely on summary abstract
Where it stands
Introduced
CurrentEffective 10/6/26
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