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MN SF1426

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/5/2015

Primary Sponsor

Chris Eaton

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature 2015-2016

AI Summary

  • Adds two new eligibility categories for general assistance: persons who are unemployed and looking for work, and families with children ineligible for MFIP due to the 60-month time limit.

  • Clarifies that families with children are explicitly included in the principal objective of the general assistance program alongside single adults and childless couples.

  • Maintains existing eligibility standards and assistance unit definitions for single adults, childless couples, and children living with parents or custodians.

  • Requires county agencies to use existing documents in their possession to verify eligibility and assist applicants in obtaining necessary verification they cannot obtain themselves.

Legislative Description

Human services general assistance (GA) eligibility expansion

Last Action

Author added Pappas

4/1/2016

Committee Referrals

Health, Human Services and Housing3/5/2015

Full Bill Text

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