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A 4441·NJ·house

Requires DHS to distribute contactless EBT cards to SNAP recipients by January 31, 2027.

In CommitteeFiled Feb 24, 2026
Sponsor: Carter, Linda S.
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Introduced First Reading Assembly Referred to ACF

Feb 24, 2026

Summary

The bill directs the Department of Human Services to provide every eligible SNAP participant with a contactless electronic benefits transfer (EBT) card at no cost, with distribution completed by January 31, 2027. It also obligates the department to work with a vendor to produce the cards, report progress county‑by‑county within six months, and seek any needed federal waivers or grants. The measure aims to modernize SNAP transactions and improve access for recipients.

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