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HF 1466

List of persons ineligible under the Minnesota Rehabilitation and Reinvestment Act expanded.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Keith Allen and 2 co-sponsors

HF 1466 would expand MRRA ineligibility criteria, limiting access to rehabilitation and reintegration benefits for more individuals.

Introduction and first reading, referred to Public Safety Finance and Policy
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Bill Summary · HF 1466

Summary of HF 1466 (Session 2025-2026) — Minnesota

Overview

HF 1466 proposes an expansion to the Minnesota Rehabilitation and Reintegration Act (MRRA) by broadening the list of individuals who are ineligible under the act. The bill was introduced and referred to the Public Safety Finance and Policy committee on February 24, 2025. The listed sponsors include rep. Keith Allen, rep. Ripper Repinski, and rep. Elliott Engen.

What this bill aims to do

  • Increase the scope of individuals deemed ineligible under the MRRA.
  • Align eligibility more closely with public safety objectives or recidivism-reduction goals by narrowing the pool of people who may qualify for services or protections under the act.
  • Establish criteria, processes, and potential implications for those rendered ineligible.

Key Provisions (as context for ineligibility expansion)

Note: The exact text of HF 1466 is not provided here, but the following outline reflects typical components in an eligibility-expansion bill for a rehabilitation and reintegration framework. If enacted, expected elements may include:

  • Expanded Ineligibility Criteria: Specific categories of individuals who would no longer qualify for MRRA benefits, services, or protections. This could involve certain offenses, prior conduct, or types of convictions.
  • Administrative Procedures: How determinations of ineligibility are made, including who makes decisions, notification requirements, and any appeal rights.
  • Duration and Scope: Whether ineligibility is permanent or time-limited, and whether it applies to all programs under MRRA or only particular components (e.g., housing access, employment support, treatment services).
  • Exceptions or Mitigation: Any avenues for waivers, exceptions, or individualized assessments that could restore eligibility under specific circumstances.
  • Oversight and Compliance: Roles for agencies to implement the changes, reporting obligations, and possible penalties for noncompliance.

Who Would Be Affected

  • Individuals Currently Eligible under MRRA: Those who would meet the new ineligibility criteria would no longer be eligible for MRRA services or protections.
  • Families and Communities: Indirectly affected through access to rehabilitation and reintegration resources that may influence employment, housing, and public safety outcomes.
  • Program Administrators: State agencies or designated entities responsible for MRRA administration would implement and enforce the new ineligibility rules and maintain records.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduction and Referral: February 24, 2025, assigned to Public Safety Finance and Policy.
  • Next Steps in Process: If the bill progresses, it would typically move through committee hearings, potential amendments, and votes in the Minnesota House of Representatives, followed by consideration by the Minnesota Senate, and, ultimately, reconciliation and enactment or veto.

Potential Impacts and Considerations

  • Public Safety: Potentially stronger safeguards by limiting access to MRRA benefits for individuals deemed ineligible.
  • Rehabilitation and Reintegration: Could reduce opportunities for some individuals to access supports designed to aid reintegration.
  • Implementation Burden: Administrative costs and resource needs for determining and enforcing eligibility changes.
  • Legal and Civil Liberties: Considerations around due process, appeals, and potential disparate impact on different groups.

If you have access to the bill text, I can extract precise provisions, including exact ineligibility criteria, any sunsets or transitional provisions, and specific procedural steps.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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