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NJ A2793

NJ A2793
Provides for receipts for applications for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.


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Introduced
02/28/2022
In Committee
02/28/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 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 requires that county welfare agencies, county boards of social services, or other entities responsible for receiving applications for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, also known as food stamps) provide applicants with a receipt when they apply for the program, whether the application is submitted in person or electronically. The receipt must include the date the application was received, a checklist of all required documents or verifications and the dates they were received, and a list of any outstanding documents or verifications needed to complete the application and their due dates. The bill also authorizes the Commissioner of Human Services to adopt any necessary rules and regulations to implement the bill's provisions.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Human Services Committee (on 02/28/2022)

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