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.

Also relevant to:Low-income / working-class

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This bill requires state agencies to inform recipients of SNAP, WFNJ, and WIC benefits about the risks of electronic benefit theft and how to prevent it. It also establishes a process for replacing stolen benefits and requires the agencies to work with vendors to implement security measures for benefit cards. The agencies will report annually on their efforts to combat this type of fraud.

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