ASSEMBLY CHILDREN, FAMILIES AND FOOD SECURITY COMMITTEE

STATEMENT TO

ASSEMBLY, No. 4099

STATE OF NEW JERSEY

DATED:  SEPTEMBER 17, 2026

      The Assembly Children, Families and Food Security Committee reports favorably Assembly Bill No. 4099.

      This bill revises the provisions of State law concerning the Work First New Jersey program and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program electronic benefit card security protocols.  Specifically, the bill revises section 5 of P.L. 1997, c.37 (C.44:10-75), which implements the electronic benefit distribution system, to require that a replacement card be issued with instructions on how a recipient can lock and unlock their card to prevent unauthorized use.  Under current law, the Commissioner of Human Services is required to issue replacement electronic benefit cards but is not required to provide recipients with written instructions on how to prevent unauthorized use of the card at the time of issuance.