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MI HB4746
MI HB4746Human services: food assistance; chip-enabled bridge cards; require. Amends 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.1 - 400.119b) by adding sec. 14n.
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Introduced
07/22/2025
07/22/2025
In Committee
09/09/2025
09/09/2025
Crossed Over
09/03/2025
09/03/2025
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 14n.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services to issue chip-enabled Michigan bridge cards (electronic benefit transfer or EBT cards) to recipients of food assistance and cash assistance benefits within one year of the bill's effective date. The bill mandates that these cards must comply with federal law and industry security standards set by the Accredited Standards Committee X9, which develops technical standards for financial services. The department is also required to continuously upgrade the bridge cards with enhanced security features that would either replace or complement the chip technology. This provision aims to improve the security and reliability of benefit cards used by low-income residents to access essential government assistance programs, potentially reducing fraud and increasing the protection of recipients' benefits.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Housing And Human Services (on 09/09/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-4746 |
| BillText | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billengrossed/House/htm/2025-HEBH-4746.htm |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - House: Summary as Passed by the House | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billanalysis/House/pdf/2025-HLA-4746-N9KJFX62.pdf |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - House: Summary as Reported from Committee | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billanalysis/House/pdf/2025-HLA-4746-S1VYPHXM.pdf |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - House: Summary as Introduced | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billanalysis/House/pdf/2025-HLA-4746-3D92TQBH.pdf |
| BillText | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billintroduced/House/htm/2025-HIB-4746.htm |
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