Bill Text: NJ S2855 | 2020-2021 | Regular Session | Amended

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Bill Title: Provides for technological upgrade of application process for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2021-02-19 - Substituted by A4240 (2R) [S2855 Detail]

Download: New_Jersey-2020-S2855-Amended.html

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[First Reprint]

SENATE, No. 2855

STATE OF NEW JERSEY

219th LEGISLATURE

 

INTRODUCED AUGUST 27, 2020

 

 

Sponsored by:

Senator  NELLIE POU

District 35 (Bergen and Passaic)

 

 

 

 

SYNOPSIS

     Provides for technological upgrade of application process for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

 

CURRENT VERSION OF TEXT

     As reported by the Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee on December 7, 2020, with amendments.

  

An Act concerning applications for the 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.  Consistent with federal law, the Commissioner of Human Services shall permit applicants for the ¹[federal food stamp program, authorized by Title XIII of] Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, established pursuant to¹ the "Food and ¹[Agriculture] Nutrition¹ Act of ¹[1977] 2008¹," Pub.L.¹[95-113] 110-246¹ (7 U.S.C.s.2011 et seq.), to apply by phone ¹[, upload required documentation through an online application, and submit required documentation by electronic mail if the online application is unavailable]¹.

      ¹b.   The commissioner shall:

      (1)  consult with county welfare agencies and county boards of social services to create an electronic record information processing system to process telephonic applications submitted for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program pursuant to subsection a. of this section, and ensure the system is in compliance with federal standards; and

      (2)  apply and receive approval for such waivers as may be necessary to implement the provisions of this section.¹

 

     2.    This act shall take effect 180 days after the date of enactment.