The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 256J.11, subdivision 1, to modify the general citizenship requirements for the Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP). It specifies that to be eligible for MFIP, a member of the assistance unit must be a U.S. citizen, a qualified noncitizen, or a noncitizen residing lawfully in the U.S. The bill clarifies that qualified noncitizens who entered the U.S. on or after August 22, 1996, are eligible for MFIP, but TANF dollars cannot be used to fund their benefits for five years unless they meet certain criteria, such as being a refugee, granted asylum, or a veteran. Additionally, the bill introduces a new provision that specifies nonimmigrants in certain classes listed in United States Code, title 8, section 1101(a)(15) (A)-(S) and (V) and immigrants residing in the U.S. without proper approval are not eligible for MFIP. This change aims to clarify the eligibility criteria for MFIP and ensure that only those who meet specific legal residency requirements can access the program.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 256J.11