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:
C.44:10-81.2 SNAP application process technologically upgraded.
1. a. Consistent with federal law, the Commissioner of Human Services shall permit applicants for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, established pursuant to the "Food and Nutrition Act of 2008," Pub.L. 110-246 (7 U.S.C.s.2011 et seq.), to apply by phone.
b. 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.
2. This act shall take effect 180 days after the date of enactment.
Approved May 12, 2021.