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NJ S3863
Bill
Status
3/10/2026
Primary Sponsor
Benjie Wimberly
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AI Summary
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Appropriates $175 million from New Jersey's General Fund to the Division of Family Development in the Department of Human Services for fiscal year 2026 as a supplemental appropriation
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Provides monthly replacement benefits to eligible SNAP households when federal benefits fall below their most recently certified monthly benefit amount, covering the difference
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Responds to federal SNAP funding disruption from the November 2025 government shutdown that affected approximately 800,000 New Jersey residents receiving roughly $175 million monthly in federal benefits
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Requires replacement benefits be distributed through the existing SNAP Electronic Benefit Transfer system and used solely for food purchases as defined under federal law
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Mandates the Division of Family Development submit a reimbursement request to the U.S. Department of Agriculture by June 30, 2026 for all State funds expended under this program
Legislative Description
Makes FY2026 supplemental appropriation of $175 million from General Fund to DHS for Emergency SNAP Replacement Benefits.
Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
3/10/2026