Minnesota Family Investment Program and SNAP benefits eligibility restored for individuals convicted of drug crimes.

This bill amends Minnesota Statutes to restore eligibility for Minnesota Family Investment Program and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for individuals convicted of drug crimes. It removes restrictions on benefits for those convicted of felony-level drug offenses within the previous ten years, allowing them to receive benefits if otherwise eligible. The bill also mandates that counties provide information about substance use disorder treatment programs to applicants or participants who test positive for illegal controlled substances.

Minnesota Family Investment Program and SNAP benefits eligibility restored for individuals convicted of drug crimes.

This bill amends Minnesota Statutes to restore eligibility for Minnesota Family Investment Program and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for individuals convicted of drug crimes. It removes restrictions on benefits for those convicted of felony-level drug offenses within the previous ten years, allowing them to receive benefits if otherwise eligible. The bill also mandates that counties provide information about substance use disorder treatment programs to applicants or participants who test positive for illegal controlled substances.