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NJ A6101
Bill
Status
11/24/2025
Primary Sponsor
Verlina Reynolds-Jackson
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AI Summary
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Appropriates $175 million from the General Fund to the Division of Family Development in the Department of Human Services for emergency SNAP replacement benefits
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Provides monthly replacement benefits to eligible SNAP households when federal benefits fall below their most recently certified monthly amount, such as during federal government shutdowns
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Replacement benefits must equal the difference between federal benefits received and the household's certified monthly benefit amount
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Benefits will be distributed through the existing SNAP Electronic Benefit Transfer system and restricted to food purchases as defined by federal law
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Requires the Division of Family Development to submit a reimbursement request to the U.S. Department of Agriculture by June 30, 2026 for all State funds expended
Legislative Description
Makes FY2026 supplemental appropriation of $175 million from General Fund to DHS for Emergency SNAP Replacement Benefits.
Children, Families and Food Security
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Children, Families and Food Security Committee
11/24/2025