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Bill Summary · SF 4795

Summary: SF 4795 (Minnesota) – Senior Nutrition Programs Appropriation

Purpose and intent

SF 4795 seeks an appropriation to fund senior nutrition programs in Minnesota. The bill is designed to support meals and related services for older adults, with the aim of improving access to nutritious food, promoting health and well-being, and reducing food insecurity among Minnesota seniors.

Key provisions and changes

  • Funding appropriation for senior nutrition programs: The central provision is a state financial appropriation designated for programs that provide meals and nutrition services to senior residents. The bill specifies the amount of funding requested (the exact dollar figure would be stated in the bill text; not provided in the summary here).
  • Program targeting and eligibility considerations: While the summary does not detail every eligibility criterion, such appropriations typically support programs administered through aging and human services agencies, targeting adults aged 60 and older or other eligible senior program participants.
  • Service scope: The funds are intended to support meal provision, related nutrition services, and potentially transportation or outreach that facilitates senior access to nutritious meals, consistent with typical senior nutrition program structures (e.g., congregate meals, home-delivered meals, nutrition education).

Note: The available information does not provide a complete list of programmatic requirements, match requirements, reporting duties, or any restrictions on how the funds must be spent beyond the broad purpose of senior nutrition services.

Who/what would be affected

  • Beneficiaries: Minnesota residents who are seniors (as defined by program rules) who rely on state-supported nutrition services.
  • Administration: State agencies responsible for aging, public health, or human services that administer or oversee senior nutrition programs would implement and manage the funded activities.
  • Service providers: Local providers (congregate meal sites, home-delivered meal programs, senior centers, nutrition education organizations) that participate in or deliver senior nutrition services would receive funding or be supported through program allocations.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduction and first reading: March 25, 2026.
  • Referral: Referred to the House committee on Human Services (in the Senate, the equivalent would be the committee handling human services; the history indicates the bill underwent committee referral in the original chamber).
  • Author and sponsors:
    • Chief author not listed, but the action history notes addition of co-sponsor Liz Boldon on April 7, 2026.
    • Co-sponsors: Liz Boldon, Erin Maye Quade, Jim Abeler.
  • Next steps: The bill would move through committee deliberations (likely including hearings, potential amendments, and a committee vote) before moving to floor consideration in the respective chamber, followed by reconciliation with the other chamber if needed, and final passage before the session’s end.

Additional context

  • The bill is labeled as an appropriation solely for senior nutrition programs, which means it focuses on funding and implementation rather than broad policy changes.
  • The exact funding amount, allowable uses, reporting requirements, and any state-state or federal matching requirements would be detailed in the bill’s full text.

If you’d like, I can tailor this summary to include assumed policy details (e.g., typical matching requirements or program structures) or pull in the exact fiscal amount and clauses from the full bill text once provided.

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

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