2013 House Bill 4858 / Public Act 195

Require financial institutions help enforce welfare benefit restrictions

Introduced in the House

June 20, 2013

Introduced by Rep. Margaret O’Brien (R-61)

To require a bank that operates automatic teller machines in a casino, liquor store, or “adult entertainment establishment” to “work with” state agencies to find a way to stop a welfare recipient’s “bridge card” to withdraw cash from those ATMs.

Referred to the Committee on Families, Children and Seniors

Oct. 23, 2013

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Oct. 31, 2013

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

Nov. 7, 2013

Passed in the House 108 to 1 (details)

To require a bank that operates automatic teller machines in a casino, liquor store, or “adult entertainment establishment” to ensure it does not allow a person to use a welfare benefits “bridge card” to withdraw cash from those ATMs.

Received in the Senate

Nov. 12, 2013

Referred to the Committee of the Whole

Dec. 5, 2013

Passed in the Senate 35 to 2 (details)

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 17, 2013