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Introduced
03/16/2026
03/16/2026
In Committee
04/07/2026
04/07/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
94th Legislature 2025-2026
Bill Summary
A bill for an act relating to commerce; prohibiting online sweepstakes games; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 325F.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits online sweepstakes games in Minnesota by defining them as games available online or on mobile devices that use a "dual-currency" system, meaning players can pay for participation or related products and services for a chance to win prizes, cash, or cash equivalents, and that simulate gambling. The bill also prohibits entities like financial institutions, payment processors, and media affiliates from supporting these games, and empowers the commissioner of public safety and attorney general to deny operations and enforce penalties against those knowingly accepting revenue from illegal online sweepstakes. Violations of this new section will be subject to penalties outlined in existing law.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Justice
Sponsors (7)
Greg Davids (R)*,
Ben Bakeberg (R),
Ethan Cha (D),
Erin Koegel (D),
Liz Reyer (D),
Brad Tabke (D),
Bianca Virnig (D),
Last Action
Committee report, to adopt and re-refer to Public Safety Finance and Policy (on 04/07/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/94/2026/0/HF/4410/ |
| BillText | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/94/2026/0/HF/4410/versions/0/pdf/ |
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