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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.

2024-2025 Regular Session Introduced by Angela McKnight and 3 co-sponsors

New Jersey requires DHS and DOH to educate SNAP/WIC/WFNJ recipients on card fraud and replace stolen benefits with state funding appropriated.

Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
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Bill Summary · S 2873

Legislative bill overview

S 2873 requires New Jersey's Department of Human Services (DHS) and Department of Health (DOH) to educate recipients of SNAP, WFNJ (Work First New Jersey), and WIC benefits about card skimming, cloning, and related fraud schemes. The bill also mandates that stolen benefits be replaced and includes a dedicated appropriation to fund these requirements.

Why is this important

Benefit card fraud directly harms low-income recipients who depend on these programs for food and necessities. When benefits are stolen through skimming or cloning, vulnerable families face immediate hardship while replacement processes may take time. This bill addresses a concrete vulnerability in the benefit delivery system while establishing accountability for benefit replacement.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost and appropriation size: The bill requires new spending but does not specify the appropriation amount; lawmakers may debate whether sufficient funding is allocated for education campaigns and benefit replacement
  • Replacement liability and fraud verification: Questions may arise about how DHS/DOH will verify fraud claims versus legitimate transactions, and whether unlimited replacement could create fiscal exposure
  • Implementation burden: State agencies may face operational challenges in educating millions of recipients and processing replacement claims quickly without creating new bottlenecks

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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