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New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

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

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 4441 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on February 24, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires DHS to distribute contactless EBT cards to SNAP recipients by January 31, 2027. Primary sponsor: Linda Carter (Democratic), Onyema, Chigozie U., Walker, Jerry. It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (February 24, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly Children, Families and Food Security Committee.

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Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Linda CarterPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse22
Onyema, Chigozie U.Primary sponsorNot applicable (committee)——
Walker, JerryPrimary sponsorNot applicable (committee)——
Kearney, Vincent M.Co-sponsorNot applicable (committee)——

“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