Requires State to adopt practices to reduce SNAP benefits theft and to replace stolen SNAP benefits under certain circumstances; upgrades criminal penalties for SNAP benefits theft; makes appropriation.

This bill (S 2967) requires New Jersey to implement security measures to prevent SNAP (food stamp) benefit theft and replace stolen benefits under specific circumstances. It directly affects SNAP recipients and the Department of Human Services, which must adopt practices like requiring strong PINs, two-factor authentication for balance checks, and enhanced fraud education. The bill upgrades criminal penalties for theft (to a third-degree crime for $150+ losses) and mandates the department to post fraud prevention information online and at enrollment sites. It also establishes a claims process for recipients to report and replace stolen benefits.