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NJ S3524
NJ S3524Provides for receipts for applications for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
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Introduced
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
In Committee
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 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 mandates that county welfare agencies or similar entities responsible for processing applications for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), commonly known as food stamps, must provide applicants with a receipt confirming their application has been filed, regardless of whether it was submitted in person or electronically. This receipt is intended to offer transparency and clarity to applicants by including the date the application was received, a checklist of submitted documents and their received dates, and a list of any outstanding documents required to complete the application along with their due dates. The Commissioner of Human Services is tasked with establishing the necessary regulations to implement these provisions, with the act taking effect a few months after enactment.
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 02/19/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S3524 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S4000/3524_I1.HTM |
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