This bill amends the Social Welfare Act of 1939 by adding a new section, 14n, which mandates the issuance of a chip-enabled Michigan bridge card to recipients of food assistance or cash assistance benefits. The Department of Health and Human Services is required to implement this within one year of the bill's effective date, ensuring compliance with federal law and industry standards set by the Accredited Standards Committee X9.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that the department must continuously upgrade the Michigan bridge card to incorporate future enhanced security features that may either replace or complement the chip-enabling technology. This initiative aims to improve the security and functionality of assistance benefits provided to eligible residents of Michigan.

Statutes affected:
Substitute (H-2): 400.1, 400.119
Substitute (H-4): 400.1, 400.119
House Introduced Bill: 400.1, 400.119
As Passed by the House: 400.1, 400.119