HB5145

Human services: food assistance; documentation requirements for certain assistance programs; provide for. Amends 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.1 - 400.119b) by adding sec. 10h.

Chamber Passed·6/23/26

Michigan HB5145 mandates verifiable documentation for identity, income, and Michigan residency for public assistance eligibility.

Michigan HB5145 amends the public assistance program to require verifiable documentation for identity, income, and Michigan residency. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services must update its MI Bridges online application portal to mandate the upload of specific documents before determining eligibility. Acceptable documents include driver licenses, pay stubs, and utility bills. If the required documents are unavailable, alternative documents such as benefit letters or employer verifications are accepted.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 58–49 · Jun 23
Current
Housing And Human Services Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
26
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

58 Yea

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49 Nay

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Calendar

Jun 18

9:00 AM

House Government Operations

History

Jun 25

Senate

Passed By House With Immediate Effect

Jun 25

Senate

Referred To Committee On Housing And Human Services

Jun 23

House

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