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NJ A3319

NJ A3319
Provides for receipts for applications for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.


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Introduced
02/12/2018
In Committee
02/12/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2020

Introduced Session

2018-2019 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 applicants for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, also known as food stamps) receive a receipt when they apply for the program. The receipt must include the date the application was received, a checklist of all required documents and when they were received, and a list of any outstanding documents needed to complete the application and their due date. This is intended to provide applicants with proof that they have applied and information on the status of their application.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Human Services Committee (on 02/12/2018)

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