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NJ A3078
NJ A3078Provides for receipts for applications for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
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Introduced
02/18/2016
02/18/2016
In Committee
02/18/2016
02/18/2016
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2018
01/08/2018
Introduced Session
2016-2017 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 county welfare agencies or other entities responsible for receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, also known as food stamps) applications to provide applicants with a receipt when they apply, whether the application was submitted in person or electronically. The receipt must include the date the application was received, a checklist of all required documents and the date they were received, and a list of any remaining documents needed to complete the application and the deadline for submitting them. The bill also authorizes the Commissioner of Human Services to adopt any necessary regulations to implement these requirements.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Human Services Committee (on 02/18/2016)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2016/Bills/A3500/3078_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2016/Bills/A3500/3078_I1.PDF |
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