The bill establishes the Minnesota SNAP Step Up for Seniors Program, which aims to provide supplemental benefits to eligible seniors aged 55 and older who receive federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. The program will ensure that households with an eligible senior receive a minimum monthly benefit amount of $50, supplementing any federally funded SNAP benefits that fall below this threshold. Additionally, the bill specifies that the supplemental benefits provided under this program will not be counted as income for any programs that do not consider SNAP benefits as income.

To implement this program, the commissioner of children, youth, and families is tasked with adhering to federal and state regulations related to SNAP, including utilizing the SNAP electronic benefit transfer system for distributing benefits. The bill also includes provisions for the commissioner to seek necessary federal waivers or approvals to facilitate the program's implementation. Furthermore, it appropriates funds from the general fund for the program, with specified amounts for fiscal years 2026 and 2027.