Michigan legislation · 103rd Legislature
Michigan HB4515: Human 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.
Status: In committee, July 2, 2026
What the bill says
To amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social welfare act," (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding section 14k.
From the engrossed text, September 17, 2025:
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social welfare act," (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding section 14k. the peoplE of the state of michigan enact: Sec. 14k. (1) The digital photographic image and signature of a recipient of food assistance or cash assistance benefits must be captured or reproduced upon issuance of a Michigan bridge card. The department shall acquire equipment purchased or leased under this section under standard purchasing procedures of the department of technology, management, and budget based on standards and specifications established by the department. A digital photographic image and signature captured under this section must appear on the recipient's Michigan bridge card. If more than 1 individual is authorized by the department to use the Michigan bridge card, the digital photographic image and signature of all individuals over the age of 18 authorized to use the card must appear on the card. (2) As used in this section, "Michigan bridge card" means a debit card issued by the department to deliver food assistance or cash assistance benefits to the recipient through an electronic benefits transfer.
Sponsors
- Woolford, Jason (R, 50) · primary sponsor
- Mentzer, Denise (D, 61)
- Robinson, Ron (R, 58)
- Kunse, Tom (R, 100)
- Kelly, Tim (R, 93)
- Carra, Steve (R, 36)
- Johnsen, Gina (R, 78)
- Maddock, Matt (R, 51)
- Meerman, Luke (R, 89)
- Alexander, Gregory (R, 98)
- DeSana, James (R, 29)
- Markkanen, Gregory (R, 110)
Latest actions
- : PLACED ON ORDER OF GENERAL ORDERS
- : DISCHARGE COMMITTEE APPROVED
- : REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON HOUSING AND HUMAN SERVICES
- : PASSED BY HOUSE WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT
- : transmitted
- : passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #216 Yeas 60 Nays 38 Excused 0 Not Voting 12
- : read a third time
- : placed on immediate passage
- : placed on third reading
- : substitute (H-2) adopted
Votes
- passed; given immediate effect (September 17, 2025): 60 yea, 38 nay, passed
- Reported With Recommendation With Substitute H-2 (August 21, 2025): 3 yea, 2 nay, passed
Subjects: Human services: food assistance, Human services: services or financial assistance
Common questions
- What is HB4515?
- HB4515 is a bill in the Michigan Legislature (103rd Legislature): Human 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.
- What does HB4515 do?
- In its own words: To amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social welfare act," (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding section 14k.
- What is the status of HB4515?
- In committee as of July 2, 2026. Latest action: PLACED ON ORDER OF GENERAL ORDERS (July 2, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB4515?
- Woolford, Jason (R, 50), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB4515?
- On the Michigan Legislature website: https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-4515
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