S.2873

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.

Introduced·3/4/24

New Jersey S2873 mandates information distribution and benefit replacement for SNAP, WFNJ, and WIC recipients affected by card skimming and cloning.

New Jersey S2873 requires the Commissioners of Human Services and Health to inform SNAP, WFNJ, and WIC recipients about risks like card skimming and cloning, and to replace stolen benefits. The Commissioner of Human Services must replace stolen SNAP and WFNJ benefits, while the Commissioner of Health must replace stolen WIC benefits. Both commissioners must coordinate with vendors to implement precautions such as embedded microchips in electronic benefits transfer cards. The bill also appropriates necessary funds to support these provisions.

Included in complete analysis

  • Overview
  • Core Provisions
  • Implementation
  • Impact
  • Legal Framework
  • Critical Issues

See what it does, who it affects, and the critical issues in plain language. Free, 30 seconds.

Where it stands

Current
Budget and Appropriations Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

DDDD
4
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee: Reported Favorably

8 Yea

DRDDRDDR

0 Nay

Calendar

Feb 3, 2025

1:00 PM

Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Hearing

History

Feb 3, 2025

Senate

Reported from Senate Committee, 2nd Reading

Feb 3, 2025

Senate

Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee

Mar 4, 2024

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee