S.3983

Establishes Restaurant Meals Program in DHS; permits certain individuals to use SNAP benefits at approved restaurants; requires participation by certain restaurants operated by institutions of higher education.

Introduced·3/19/26
Introduced Text

Establishes a Restaurant Meals Program in New Jersey to allow SNAP benefits use at approved restaurants for homeless, disabled, or elderly.

This bill establishes a Restaurant Meals Program (RMP) within the New Jersey Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The RMP allows eligible homeless, disabled, or elderly individuals to use their SNAP benefits at approved restaurants that offer food at low or reduced prices. The Department of Human Services will administer the program in conjunction with county welfare agencies. Institutions of higher education in eligible counties must apply to become approved food vendors if they operate qualifying on-campus restaurants.

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Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
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History

Mar 19

Senate

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