This bill mandates that New Jersey Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) retailers implement measures to prevent card skimming, a practice involving the illegal installation of devices on point of sale terminals to unlawfully access payment card information. Starting January 31, 2027, all authorized SNAP retailers must equip their point of sale terminals with technology designed to thwart such skimming activities, as determined by the Department of Human Services. The bill also outlines the definitions of key terms such as "card skimming," "payment card," and "scanning device."

To ensure compliance, the Department of Human Services is granted the authority to inspect SNAP retailers. The Commissioner of Human Services can impose administrative penalties for violations, starting at $1,000 for the first offense, escalating to $3,000 for the second, and $5,000 for subsequent violations. Additionally, retailers with four or more violations may be excluded from participating in the SNAP program. The bill empowers the commissioner to adopt necessary rules and regulations to implement these provisions effectively.