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NJ A 4943
Establishes Stolen SNAP Benefits Replacement Fund in Department of Treasury, requires DHS to replace stolen SNAP benefits from fund, and appropriates $20 million to AOC.
In brief
NJ A 4943 is a state bill in NJ: “Establishes Stolen SNAP Benefits Replacement Fund in Department of Treasury, requires DHS to replace stolen SNAP benefits from fund, and appropriates $20 million to AOC.” It was introduced on May 7, 2026 in the Assembly, during the 222 session. Its status at our last check, on Oct 28, 2026: in committee. The latest action we have (May 7, 2026) reads: “Introduced, Referred to Assembly Children, Families and Food Security Committee”. Its sponsors are Walker, Jerry, Sampson, William B., IV, with 1 cosponsor. CSWH lists it under the cause Food safety. The facts here come from State legislature (njleg.state.nj.us) and Open States (openstates.org); the bill's own text there is the authority.
Where it stands
- Status
- In committee
- Latest action
- May 7, 2026: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Children, Families and Food Security Committee
- Sponsors
- Walker, Jerry
- Sampson, William B., IV
- Kearney, Vincent M., cosponsor
- Started in
- Assembly
- Introduced
- May 7, 2026
- Session
- 222
Our summary: NJ A 4943 establishes a Stolen SNAP Benefits Replacement Fund and appropriates $20 million; it was referred to the Assembly Children, Families and Food Security Committee. (written by our daily update from the source; the bill's text is the authority)
Sources
- State legislature: www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A4943
- Open States: openstates.org/nj/bills/222/A4943/
Checked by our daily update on Oct 28, 2026.
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