Requires DHS and DOH, respectively, to provide information on SNAP, WFNJ, and WIC recipients regarding card skimming, cloning, and similar fraudulent activities and to replace stolen benefits; makes appropriation.
This bill requires New Jersey's Department of Human Services (DHS) and Department of Health (DOH) to protect SNAP (food assistance), WFNJ (cash assistance), and WIC (nutrition program) recipients from card fraud. DHS and DOH must provide recipients with clear information about risks like card skimming or cloning, prevention tips, how to report theft, and how to get stolen benefits replaced using federal or state funds. The bill also mandates security upgrades for electronic benefits cards (like embedded microchips and transaction alerts) and requires annual reports tracking fraud incidents and benefit replacements. It directly affects over 1 million New Jersey residents who rely on these programs for essential support.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 4, 2024
Last action Feb 3, 2025
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2
Feb 3, 2025
Committee
Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
upper
Feb 3, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported out of Senate Committee, 2nd Reading
upper
Mar 4, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
upper
2 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Brian Stack
DDemocratic
P
Nick Scutari
DDemocratic
Co
Angela McKnight
DDemocratic
Co
Joe Vitale
DDemocratic
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