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

This bill requires New Jersey's Department of Human Services to provide free contactless EBT cards to all SNAP recipients by January 31, 2027. The law mandates that the department contract with a vendor to produce these tap-to-pay cards and publish progress reports by county within six months of enactment. It also directs the state to seek necessary federal waivers and grants to support implementation. The legislation establishes a specific deadline for replacing older EBT cards with newer technology that allows users to wave or tap cards at checkout terminals.