SF1161

Senate Bill No. 1161 aims to modify the rules related to the amount of general assistance money provided to certain individuals in Minnesota. Specifically, it changes how much financial assistance is available to people living in licensed residential facilities. Under the new rules:

1. If an individual is a resident of a licensed residential facility (excluding shelters for the homeless or those covered under specific laws for crime victims), they will not receive the full standard general assistance amount.

2. Such residents will receive financial aid amounting to either:

   • 70% of the general assistance standard if they are getting housing support under specific sections of the law and living in certain types of residential facilities;
   • An amount equivalent to the personal needs allowance from medical assistance if they are in other types of licensed residential facilities.

In short, the bill adjusts the financial aid provided to certain residents in licensed facilities, ensuring they receive tailored support based on their living situation.