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.

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Requires legislative approval before Michigan's health department can seek or implement federal waivers for SNAP work requirements and restricts the department from granting certain exemptions, thereby increasing legislative oversight and limiting administrative discretion.

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

June 3, 2026

Discharged from committee

Passed in the House 58 to 48 (details)

Motion to give immediate effect by Rep. Bryan Posthumus (R-90)

The motion prevailed by voice vote

Received in the Senate

June 10, 2026

Referred to the Committee on Housing and Human Services