New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill
S 445: Requires DHS and DOH, respectively, to provide information to SNAP, WFNJ, and WIC recipients regarding card skimming, cloning, and similar fraudulent activities and to replace stolen benefits; makes appropriation.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 445 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires DHS and DOH, respectively, to provide information to SNAP, WFNJ, and WIC recipients regarding card skimming, cloning, and similar fraudulent activities and to replace stolen benefits; makes appropriation. Primary sponsor: Brian Stack (Democratic), Nick Scutari (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 16, 2026): Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Stack | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Nick Scutari | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Angela McKnight | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 31 |
| Joe Vitale | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 19 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
- Reported from Senate Committee, 2nd Reading
- Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee