New Jersey legislation · 2026-2027 Regular Session
New Jersey A4442: SNAP retailers-display info, protect recipients from fraud to steal benefits
Status: Introduced, September 17, 2026
Requires SNAP retailers to display information on how to protect SNAP recipients from fraud used to steal benefits.
What the bill says
An Act concerning the New Jersey Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and supplementing Title 44 of the Revised Statutes.
From the introduced text, February 24, 2026:
An Act concerning the New Jersey Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and supplementing Title 44 of the Revised Statutes. Be It Enacted by the Senate and General Assembly of the State of New Jersey: 1. a. Notwithstanding any law, rule, or regulation to the contrary, the Department of Human Services shall provide informational posters or other signage, containing information on the precautions a SNAP recipient can take to avoid falling victim to fraudulent methods used by individuals to steal SNAP benefits, including, but not limited to, information on locking and unlocking the recipients electronic benefits transfer card, to every authorized New Jersey SNAP retailer. b. The informational posters or other signage provided pursuant to subsection a. of this section shall be prominently displayed at a conspicuous place on the retailers business premises that is readily accessible to and widely used by SNAP recipients. c. As used in the section, SNAP means the New Jersey Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, established pursuant to the federal "Food and Nutrition Act of 2008," Pub.L.110-246 (7 U.S.C. s.2011 et seq.) and P.L.1998, c.32 (C.44:10-79 et seq.). 2. The Department of Human Services, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), shall promulgate rules and regulations as may be necessary to effectuate the provisions of this act. 3. This act shall take effect immediately. …
Sponsors
- Vincent M. Kearney (D, 21) · primary sponsor
- Linda S. Carter (D, 22) · primary sponsor
- Jerry Walker (D, 31) · primary sponsor
- Shama A. Haider (D, 37)
Latest actions
- : REP 2RA
- : INT 1RA REF ACF
Votes
- Assembly Children, Families and Food Security Committee: Reported favorably (September 17, 2026): 5 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: HUMAN SERVICES - PUBLIC ASSISTANCE
Common questions
- What is A4442?
- A4442 is a bill in the New Jersey Legislature (2026-2027 Regular Session): SNAP retailers-display info, protect recipients from fraud to steal benefits.
- What does A4442 do?
- In its own words: An Act concerning the New Jersey Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and supplementing Title 44 of the Revised Statutes.
- What is the status of A4442?
- Introduced as of September 17, 2026. Latest action: REP 2RA (September 17, 2026).
- Who sponsored A4442?
- Vincent M. Kearney (D, 21), with 3 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for A4442?
- On the New Jersey Legislature website: https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A4442
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