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Introduced
03/02/2026
03/02/2026
In Committee
03/02/2026
03/02/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/18/2026
05/18/2026
Introduced Session
94th Legislature 2025-2026
Bill Summary
A bill for an act relating to children and families; modifying SNAP income and asset requirements; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 142F.101.
AI Summary
This bill modifies the income and asset requirements for households participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which provides food assistance to low-income individuals and families. Specifically, it changes how eligibility is determined by requiring that SNAP households not only meet federal net income requirements but also have gross income at or below 200% of the federal poverty guidelines for their family size. Additionally, the bill adjusts the asset limitations by referencing existing personal property rules, with a specific provision that a vehicle valued at $100,000 or more will not be excluded and must be counted towards the asset limit.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (11)
Pam Altendorf (R)*,
Marj Fogelman (R),
Dawn Gillman (R),
Steven Jacob (R),
Krista Knudsen (R),
Joe McDonald (R),
Tom Murphy (R),
Bjorn Olson (R),
Max Rymer (R),
Nolan West (R),
Natalie Zeleznikar (R),
Last Action
House Children and Families Finance and Policy (15:00:00 3/24/2026 ) (on 03/24/2026)
Bill Topics
Agriculture
- ‐ Food and Nutrition Programs
Social Welfare
- ‐ Poverty and Assistance for Low-Income Families
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/94/2026/0/HF/3831/ | 03/02/2026 |
| BillText | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/94/2026/0/HF/3831/versions/0/pdf/ | 03/02/2026 |
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