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NJ A2521
NJ A2521Provides for receipts for applications for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
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Introduced
02/03/2020
02/03/2020
In Committee
02/03/2020
02/03/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
Introduced Session
2020-2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill provides for applicants for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, also called food stamps) to receive a receipt when they apply for the program. Under the bill, a county welfare agency, county board of social services, or other entity that is responsible for receiving SNAP applications would provide to the applicant a receipt proving that the application has been filed. The receipt would be provided for applications filed in-person or electronically. The receipt would include, at a minimum: · the date that the application was received; · a checklist of all required documents or other verifications related to the application and the date on which each document was received; and · a list of all documents or other verifications still needed to complete the application and the date by which each item must be received.
AI Summary
This bill provides for applicants for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, also called food stamps) to receive a receipt when they apply for the program. The receipt would include the date the application was received, a checklist of required documents and when they were received, and a list of any remaining documents needed to complete the application and the deadline for submitting them. The bill requires county welfare agencies, county boards of social services, or other entities responsible for receiving SNAP applications to provide these receipts to applicants, whether the application was submitted in person or electronically.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Human Services Committee (on 02/03/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/A3000/2521_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/A3000/2521_I1.PDF |
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