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MI HB6541

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

12/1/2022

Primary Sponsor

Jeffrey Yaroch

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Origin

House of Representatives

101st Legislature

AI Summary

  • Prohibits food assistance recipients from using Michigan bridge cards, electronic benefit transfer cards, or assistance payments to purchase carbonated soft drinks
  • Prohibits merchants from accepting Michigan bridge cards, electronic benefit transfer cards, or assistance payments for carbonated soft drink purchases
  • Adds section 14n to the Social Welfare Act (1939 PA 280)
  • Applies to SNAP benefits and related food assistance programs in Michigan

Legislative Description

Human services: food assistance; purchase of certain beverages with supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) benefits; prohibit. Amends 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.1 - 400.119b) by adding sec. 14n.

Human services: services or financial assistance

Last Action

Bill Electronically Reproduced 12/01/2022

12/1/2022

Committee Referrals

Families, Children, And Seniors12/1/2022

Full Bill Text

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