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MI HB4515
MI HB4515Human services: food assistance; recipient's digital photographic image and signature printed on the Michigan bridge card; require. Amends 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.1 - 400.119b) by adding sec. 14k.
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Introduced
05/21/2025
05/21/2025
In Committee
09/18/2025
09/18/2025
Crossed Over
09/17/2025
09/17/2025
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
103rd Legislature
Bill Summary
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled"The social welfare act,"(MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding section 14k.
AI Summary
This bill requires that the digital photographic image and signature of food assistance or cash assistance recipients be captured and printed on their Michigan bridge card (an electronic benefits transfer debit card) when the card is issued. If multiple individuals are authorized to use the same card, the digital images and signatures of all persons over 18 years old must be included. The department responsible for issuing these benefits must acquire the necessary equipment for capturing these images through standard purchasing procedures established by the department of technology, management, and budget. The goal appears to be enhancing identification and potentially reducing potential fraud by ensuring that the card visually represents the authorized users. By mandating that personal images and signatures be printed directly on the benefits card, the bill aims to create a more secure and personalized method of distributing food and cash assistance benefits.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (14)
Jason Woolford (R)*,
Greg Alexander (R),
Will Bruck (R),
Steve Carra (R),
Cam Cavitt (R),
Jim DeSana (R),
Gina Johnsen (R),
Tim Kelly (R),
Tom Kunse (R),
Matt Maddock (R),
Greg Markkanen (R),
Luke Meerman (R),
Denise Mentzer (D),
Ron Robinson (R),
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Housing And Human Services (on 09/18/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-4515 |
| BillText | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billengrossed/House/htm/2025-HEBH-4515.htm |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - House: Summary as Reported from Committee | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billanalysis/House/pdf/2025-HLA-4515-J8NV5XGR.pdf |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - House: Summary as Introduced | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billanalysis/House/pdf/2025-HLA-4515-L48DJ7TC.pdf |
| BillText | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billintroduced/House/htm/2025-HIB-4515.htm |
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