Human services: services or financial assistance; provision of services or grants or participation in programs for certain individuals; prohibit. Amends 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.1 - 400.119b) by adding sec. 1d.
House Bill 4340 amends Michigan's social welfare act to establish new eligibility requirements for state programs. The bill prohibits individuals from receiving services, grants, or participating in programs under this act unless they are a United States citizen or a "qualified alien." The term "qualified alien" refers to specific immigration statuses as defined by federal law. This restriction applies to state social welfare programs, with exceptions if federal law dictates otherwise.
Bill status
passed both
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
May 2025
House Passage
May 2025
Senate Passage
May 2025
Governor
Introduced Apr 17, 2025
Last action May 6, 2025
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House Introduced Bill
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MINOR
This bill adds a new eligibility requirement to Michigan's social welfare act, restricting program participation to U.S. citizens or qualified aliens as defined by federal law. The change clarifies that non-citizens who do not meet federal immigration status requirements cannot receive services or grants under the act.
Scope change
The bill's scope was expanded to include explicit citizenship and immigration status requirements for all individuals seeking social welfare services or grants.
ELIGIBILITY
Added requirement that individuals must be U.S. citizens or qualified aliens to receive services, grants, or participate in programs under the social welfare act.
DEFINITION
Added definition of 'qualified alien' referencing 8 USC 1641, which defines specific immigration categories eligible for federal benefits.
TECHNICAL
Removed original text formatting and page markers from the House Introduced version.
Floor votes · House May 1, 2025
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
13
Key actions
3
Committee
4
May 6, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
upper
May 6, 2025
Upper · Passed
PASSED BY HOUSE WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT
upper
May 1, 2025
Lower · Passed
passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #77 Yeas 63 Nays 43 Excused 0 Not Voting 4
lower
Apr 24, 2025
Committee
referred to second reading
lower
Apr 24, 2025
Lower · Passed
reported with recommendation without amendment
lower
Apr 17, 2025
Committee
referred to Committee on Government Operations
lower
Apr 17, 2025
Introduced
introduced by Representative Rep. Rylee Linting
lower
1 primary · 16 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Rylee Linting
RRepublican
Co
Angela Rigas
RRepublican
Co
Bill Schuette
RRepublican
Co
Brad Paquette
RRepublican
Co
Cam Cavitt
RRepublican
Co
Doug Wozniak
RRepublican
Co
Gina Johnsen
RRepublican
Co
Greg Alexander
RRepublican
Co
Jamie Thompson
RRepublican
Co
Joseph Fox
RRepublican
Co
Josh Schriver
RRepublican
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