The 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. This issuance must occur no later than one year after the effective date of the amendatory act and must comply with federal law and industry standards set by the Accredited Standards Committee X9.

Additionally, the bill requires the Department to continuously upgrade the Michigan bridge card to incorporate future enhanced security features that may either replace or complement the chip-enabling feature. 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