The bill establishes the Minnesota SNAP Step Up for Seniors Program, aimed at providing supplemental benefits to eligible seniors who receive federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. The program will ensure that seniors aged 55 and older, who receive SNAP benefits below the minimum monthly benefit amount of $50, will receive a state supplement to raise their total benefits to at least this minimum threshold. Additionally, the supplemental benefits provided under this program will not be counted as income for any programs that do not consider SNAP benefits as income.

The bill also outlines the administration of the program, which will adhere to existing federal and state regulations related to SNAP. The commissioner of human services is authorized to apply for any necessary federal waivers to implement the program and is expected to prioritize federal funding for the supplemental benefits before utilizing state funds. An appropriation from the general fund for fiscal year 2025 is included to support the program's implementation.