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.

Chamber Passed·9/17/25

Michigan HB4515 mandates that digital photographic images and signatures of food assistance recipients be printed on their Michigan bridge cards.

Michigan HB4515 amends the Michigan Compiled Laws to require the digital photographic image and signature of food assistance or cash assistance recipients to be printed on their Michigan bridge cards. If more than one individual is authorized to use the card, both individuals' images and signatures must be included. The Michigan bridge card is a debit card issued by the department to deliver benefits through an electronic benefits transfer. The department must acquire equipment for capturing these images and signatures under standard purchasing procedures.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 60–38 · Sep 17, 2025
Current
The Senate
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

D
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

60 Yea

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38 Nay

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Calendar

Aug 21, 2025

9:00 AM

House Government Operations

Jul 24, 2025

9:00 AM

House State and Local Public Assistance Programs

History

Jul 2

Senate

Discharge Committee Approved

Jul 2

Senate

Placed On Order Of General Orders

Sep 18, 2025

Senate

Passed By House With Immediate Effect