MN SF4389

Persons convicted of a "crime of violence" as defined in Minnesota Statutes section 624.712, subdivision 5 (or equivalent offenses from other states or federal law) would be permanently disqualified from receiving MFIP, Medical Assistance, MinnesotaCare, and economic assistance/food support benefits under chapter 256D.

The disqualification applies regardless of when the conviction occurred and contains no time limit or pathway to regain eligibility.

Repeals the existing 10-year limitation on MFIP ineligibility for persons convicted of felony-level drug offenses, which currently requires vendor payments for shelter/utilities and allows random drug testing.

Convictions from other states or federal courts that conform to Minnesota's definition of "crime of violence" would trigger the same disqualification.

Introduced March 12, 2026 by Senators Rasmusson, Lieske, Drazkowski, and Bahr; referred to Health and Human Services Committee.