Human services: food assistance; certain data of individuals who receive SNAP benefits; require to be shared with certain governmental agencies. Amends 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.1 - 400.119b) by adding sec. 10i.
Key claim: SB1088 would amend Michigan’s Social Welfare Act to require that certain data of individuals receiving SNAP benefits be shared with specified governmental agencies.
Abstract
(SB1088 · 103rd Legislature) Human services: food assistance; certain data of individuals who receive SNAP benefits; require to be shared with certain governmental agencies. Amends 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.1 - 400.119b) by adding sec. 10i. Latest action (2026-07-02): Referred To Committee On Housing And Human Services
Why this matters
Data-sharing mandates shape the privacy landscape for SNAP recipients and determine which agencies can access benefit records for administration, verification, or enforcement. Depending on the recipient agencies and scope, SB1088 could affect recipient trust, eligibility screening efficiency, and downstream program integrity efforts within Michigan’s safety-net infrastructure.