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New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

A 2624: "New Jersey Healthy SNAP Act"; requires DHS to submit waiver to federal government to prohibit purchase of soft drinks with SNAP benefits.

In committee Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

A 2624 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: "New Jersey Healthy SNAP Act"; requires DHS to submit waiver to federal government to prohibit purchase of soft drinks with SNAP benefits. Primary sponsor: Carmen Morales (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly Children, Families and Food Security Committee.

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Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Carmen MoralesPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse34

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. Introduced, Referred to Assembly Children, Families and Food Security Committee

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source