The bill establishes the Minnesota Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (MNSNAP) aimed at providing food assistance to adults and children at significant risk of hunger due to federal SNAP cuts and restrictions. It outlines the program's purpose, eligibility criteria, and processes for food benefits continuation. Eligible participants include those who were or would have been eligible for federal SNAP as of June 30, 2025. The bill mandates that food assistance benefits continue for participants determined eligible for MNSNAP and requires a face-to-face assessment within 30 days of enrollment to identify any barriers to compliance with federal requirements.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for exiting MNSNAP, where participants may transition to federal SNAP benefits if they qualify for exemptions or can meet federal requirements. It also introduces a moratorium starting July 1, 2026, on the termination of food assistance for individuals affected by new federal SNAP restrictions, unless there is a current assessment indicating their ability to comply with federal requirements. The bill appropriates funds from the general fund for the implementation of MNSNAP in fiscal year 2027.