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NJ S2314

NJ S2314
Provides for receipts for applications for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

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Introduced
01/25/2024
In Committee
01/25/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026

Introduced Session

2024-2025 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 to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, also known as 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 their submission dates, and a list of any remaining documents needed to complete the application and their due dates. The bill requires the New Jersey Commissioner of Human Services to adopt any necessary rules and regulations to implement these provisions, and the bill would take effect on the first day of the fourth month after enactment, with the Commissioner able to take any necessary preparatory administrative actions in advance.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee (on 01/25/2024)
(2 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S2314
BillText https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S2500/2314_I1.HTM
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