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MS HB1640

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

2/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Clay Deweese

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Mississippi Department of Human Services to use automated commercial wage verification services for determining eligibility for public benefit programs including SNAP and TANF
  • Wage verification services must be regulated under the Fair Credit Reporting Act
  • Mandates ongoing monitoring of employment and income information to verify continued eligibility for benefits
  • Creates new Section 43-12-18 of the Mississippi Code of 1972
  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

DHS; require to employ commercial wage verification services to get information for eligibility determination for benefits.

Last Action

Returned For Concurrence

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency2/17/2026
Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency1/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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