Bill Details

Chief Author: Eaton (D) / Allen (D)
View Bill Text: SF 791 / HF 357

Current Status

2/9/17 – Introduced and referred to Senate Human Services Reform Finance and Policy Committee.

1/19/17—Introduced and referred to House Health and Human Services Reform Committee.

Short Description

Extends General Assistance program to include families with children who are ineligible for the Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP).

Key Point

  • Adds two eligibility statuses for the General Assistance financial benefit: a person who is unemployed and looking for work, and a family with a child who is ineligible for MFIP due to the 60-month time limit.