HB 1640·MS·house
DHS; require to employ commercial wage verification services to get information for eligibility determination for benefits.
FailedFiled Jan 19, 2026
Sponsor: Deweese
Latest Action
(H) Died In Conference
Mar 30, 2026
Summary
The bill directs the Department of Human Services to contract with automated commercial wage‑verification providers, subject to the Fair Credit Reporting Act, to obtain current employment and income data. This information would be used to decide who qualifies for programs like SNAP and TANF and to monitor ongoing eligibility. The goal is to improve accuracy and efficiency in the public benefits system.
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