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NJ A4442

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/24/2026

Primary Sponsor

Vincent Kearney

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the New Jersey Department of Human Services to provide informational posters or signage to all authorized SNAP retailers explaining how recipients can protect themselves from benefit fraud.

  • Signage must include information on precautions against fraudulent methods used to steal SNAP benefits, specifically including instructions on locking and unlocking electronic benefits transfer (EBT) cards.

  • Retailers must prominently display the signage in a conspicuous location on their premises that is readily accessible to and widely used by SNAP recipients.

  • Department of Human Services is directed to promulgate rules and regulations to implement the requirements.

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Legislative Description

Requires SNAP retailers to display information on how to protect SNAP recipients from fraud used to steal benefits.

Children, Families and Food Security

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Children, Families and Food Security Committee

2/24/2026

Committee Referrals

Children, Families and Food Security Committee2/24/2026

Full Bill Text

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