2026 House Bill 5812

Human services: food assistance; authorization for waiver of work requirements for SNAP benefits; require.

A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social welfare act,” (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding section 14o.

Introduced in the House

April 16, 2026

Introduced by Rep. Jamie Thompson (R-28) and five co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Tim Kelly (R-93), Matt Bierlein (R-97), Mike Harris (R-52), Luke Meerman (R-89) and Joseph Aragona (R-60)

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations