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NJ A5409
NJ A5409Establishes Fruit and Vegetable Incentives Program in DHS; appropriates $3 million.
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Introduced
05/08/2023
05/08/2023
In Committee
05/08/2023
05/08/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
Introduced Session
2022-2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Establishes Fruit and Vegetable Incentives Program in DHS; appropriates $3 million.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Fruit and Vegetable Incentives Program in the Department of Human Services (DHS) and appropriates $3 million to fund the program. The program aims to increase fruit and vegetable consumption among food-insecure individuals with limited incomes by providing financial incentives and cash-value vouchers to eligible Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) enrollees to purchase approved fruits and vegetables at authorized food retailers. The bill outlines the responsibilities of DHS in administering the program, including collaborating with other state agencies, establishing a network of program partners, and promoting the program to SNAP enrollees. The bill also creates the New Jersey SNAP Nutrition Incentive Fund to support the program's implementation and evaluation.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Assembly Human Services Hearing (13:00:00 6/8/2023 Committee Room 16, 4th Floor, State House Annex, Trenton, NJ) (on 06/08/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/A5409 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A5500/5409_I1.HTM |
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