New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced 4 D cosponsors

A 4441 — Requires DHS to distribute contactless EBT cards to SNAP recipients by January 31, 2027.

Last action — INT 1RA REF ACF

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed General Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the General Assembly. Introduced February 24, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

SNAP recipients-req DHS distribute contactless EBT cards by January 31, 2027

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html February 25, 2026

Action History

  1. INT 1RA REF ACF

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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3 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 116 not signed on

Sponsors (3)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (116)

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Subjects

public-safety agriculture
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Frequently asked questions

What does A 4441 do?
SNAP recipients-req DHS distribute contactless EBT cards by January 31, 2027
Who sponsors A 4441?
A 4441 is sponsored by Kearney, Vincent M. (Democrat), Walker, Jerry (Democrat), Onyema, Chigozie U. (Democrat), and Carter, Linda S. (Democrat).
What is the current status of A 4441?
This bill has been introduced in the General Assembly. Introduced February 24, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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