HB1640

DHS; require to employ commercial wage verification services to get information for eligibility determination for benefits.

Failed·3/30/26

Mississippi HB1640 mandates the Department of Human Services to use commercial wage verification services for public benefit eligibility.

Mississippi HB1640 requires the Department of Human Services to use automated commercial wage verification services regulated under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. These services will be used to obtain current employment and income information for determining eligibility and ongoing monitoring for public benefit programs, including SNAP and TANF benefits. This act aims to ensure accurate and up-to-date information for public benefit eligibility.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

52 Yea

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0 Nay

History

Mar 30

House

Died In Conference

Mar 24

Senate

Conferees Named Thompson,Sparks,Williams

Mar 23

House

Conferees Named Ford (54th),Porter,Mansell