The proposed bill establishes the Transparency and Accountability Platform (TAP) Act, which aims to create a statewide technology framework to enhance the integrity of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and improve transparency within the Department of Corrections (DOC). The TAP platform will function as a "thin overlay" that integrates with existing systems without requiring their replacement. It will utilize decentralized, on-device biometric authentication to verify identities during key interactions, such as enrollment and recertification for SNAP, and check-ins for supervised individuals under DOC. The bill mandates the implementation of pilot programs for both the SNAP Integrity Overlay and the Corrections Transparency Overlay, with provisions for quarterly reporting to the Legislature on their performance and outcomes.

Additionally, the bill outlines strict data management protocols, ensuring that biometric identifiers remain on users' devices and that only non-biometric data is collected and maintained by the Department and DOC. It prohibits participants from being penalized due to technical failures of the TAP platform and requires clear communication regarding data usage and retention. The bill also includes appropriations of $3 million for the Department of Human Services and $2 million for the Department of Corrections to support the development and deployment of the TAP platform, with an effective date set for November 1, 2026.