Michigan 2017-2018 Regular Session Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 6 D · 2 R cosponsors

HB 4515 — 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.

Last action — 7/2/2026 - PLACED ON ORDER OF GENERAL ORDERS

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced July 02, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

Advancing 34% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 31 sponsors

    0 primary, 31 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (6 D · 2 R) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

The bill requires food assistance recipients to have their photo and signature on their bridge cards.

This legislation mandates that recipients of food assistance in Michigan must have their digital photo and signature displayed on their bridge cards. The change aims to enhance identification and security for food assistance benefits.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means that families receiving food assistance will need to have their images and signatures on their bridge cards for identification.

Summary

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.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. 7/2/2026 - PLACED ON ORDER OF GENERAL ORDERS

Sponsors

  • Christine Greig · Cosponsor
  • 37 · Cosponsor
  • Pam Faris · Cosponsor
  • Erika Geiss · Cosponsor
  • Kevin Hertel · Cosponsor
  • Stephanie Chang · Cosponsor
  • Tim Sneller · Cosponsor
  • Cara Clemente · Cosponsor
  • John Chirkun · Cosponsor
  • Vanessa Guerra · Cosponsor
  • David LaGrand · Cosponsor
  • Fred Durhal · Cosponsor
  • Brian Elder · Cosponsor
  • Donna Lasinski · Cosponsor
  • Henry Yanez · Cosponsor
  • Winnie Brinks · Cosponsor
  • Leslie Love · Cosponsor
  • Jeremy Moss · Cosponsor
  • Abdullah Hammoud · Cosponsor
  • Kristy Pagan · Cosponsor
  • William Sowerby · Cosponsor
  • Tom Cochran · Cosponsor
  • Yousef Rabhi · Cosponsor
  • Sherry Gay-Dagnogo · Cosponsor
  • Samir Singh · Cosponsor
  • Ronnie Peterson · Cosponsor
  • Jewell Jones · Cosponsor
  • Andy Schor · Cosponsor
  • Mike Hoadley · Cosponsor
  • Phil Green · Cosponsor
  • Helena Scott · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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0 sponsors · 31 co-sponsors · 116 not signed on

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (31)

  • Christine Greig
  • 37
  • Pam Faris
  • Erika Geiss Democrat
  • Kevin Hertel Democrat
  • Stephanie Chang Democrat
  • Tim Sneller
  • Cara Clemente
  • John Chirkun
  • Vanessa Guerra
  • David LaGrand
  • Fred Durhal
  • Brian Elder
  • Donna Lasinski
  • Henry Yanez
  • Winnie Brinks Democrat
  • Leslie Love
  • Jeremy Moss Democrat
  • Abdullah Hammoud
  • Kristy Pagan
  • William Sowerby
  • Tom Cochran
  • Yousef Rabhi
  • Sherry Gay-Dagnogo
  • Samir Singh
  • Ronnie Peterson
  • Jewell Jones
  • Andy Schor
  • Mike Hoadley Republican
  • Phil Green Republican
  • Helena Scott Democrat

Not signed on (116)

116 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 4515 do?
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.
Who sponsors HB 4515?
HB 4515 is sponsored by Christine Greig, 37, Pam Faris, Erika Geiss (Democrat), Kevin Hertel (Democrat), Stephanie Chang (Democrat), Tim Sneller, Cara Clemente, John Chirkun, Vanessa Guerra, David LaGrand, Fred Durhal, Brian Elder, Donna Lasinski, Henry Yanez, Winnie Brinks (Democrat), Leslie Love, Jeremy Moss (Democrat), Abdullah Hammoud, Kristy Pagan, William Sowerby, Tom Cochran, Yousef Rabhi, Sherry Gay-Dagnogo, Samir Singh, Ronnie Peterson, Jewell Jones, Andy Schor, Mike Hoadley (Republican), Phil Green (Republican), and Helena Scott (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 4515?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced July 02, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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