MN HF3001

Establishes a direct cash assistance pilot program administered by the Commissioner of Human Services, providing monthly payments of at least $500 for at least 18 months to eligible Minnesota residents

Eligible recipients must attest to need and either receive public benefits or have household income at or below 300% of federal poverty guidelines; eligible grantees include local governments, Tribal governments, and nonprofits with community development experience

Cash stipends received through the program will not count as income or assets for determining eligibility for other public benefits including child care assistance, food support, MFIP, general assistance, housing support, and medical assistance

Requires grantees to collect data on recipients' economic status, employment, health, food/housing security, and education before and after participation, with annual reporting to the commissioner

Commissioner must submit a final report on program efficacy and cost-effectiveness to legislative committees by January 15, 2028; appropriation amounts from the general fund for fiscal year 2026 are left blank in the bill