An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Human Services Code, in public assistance, further providing for Assistance Recipient Identification Program and for administration of assistance and related functions.
This bill requires individuals applying for or receiving public assistance in Pennsylvania to participate in an identification program that includes placing their photograph on electronic benefit cards and may involve fingerprinting. County officials would be tasked with verifying this photographic identification before issuing any aid to ensure proper recipient verification. The law aims to update administrative procedures within the Human Services Code by mandating these specific identification methods for all assistance recipients.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 16, 2026
Last action Apr 16, 2026
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Apr 16, 2026
Committee
Referred to Human Services
lower
1 primary · 10 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Rob Kauffman
RRepublican
Co
Aaron Bernstine
RRepublican
Co
Andrew Kuzma
RRepublican
Co
Bryan Cutler
RRepublican
Co
Dave Zimmerman
RRepublican
Co
David Rowe
RRepublican
Co
Joe Hamm
RRepublican
Co
Kathy Rapp
RRepublican
Co
Mark Gillen
RRepublican
Co
Tina Pickett
RRepublican
Co
Valerie Gaydos
RRepublican
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