A4616

Restricts use of electronic benefit cards by cash assistance recipients.

Introduced·3/10/26
Introduced Text

Restricts use of electronic benefit cards by cash assistance recipients in certain venues.

New Jersey A4616 restricts the use of electronic benefit cards by cash assistance recipients in certain venues, such as casinos, adult entertainment venues, adult bookstores, and liquor stores. The bill mandates that the Commissioner of Human Services work with the New Jersey Office of Information Technology and representatives of automatic teller machine suppliers to create and implement a program or method to prevent access to cash benefits through the electronic benefit distribution system at these locations.

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Where it stands

Current
Children, Families and Food Security Committee
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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Mar 10

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Children, Families and Food Security Committee