HF2027 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Local liquor licenses authorized, Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota liquor license requirements modified, food truck license established, persons 17 years of age permitted to serve alcoholic beverages, and wine transfer provisions modified.
Related bill: SF2511
AI Generated Summary
Purpose of the Bill
This bill allows 17-year-olds to serve or sell alcoholic beverages in certain retail environments within Minnesota.
Main Provisions
- The bill amends the existing law to lower the minimum age for serving or selling intoxicating liquor from 18 to 17 in establishments that have an onsale intoxicating liquor license.
- It maintains the restriction that no person under 18 may serve or sell intoxicating liquor in establishments with an offsale intoxicating liquor license, meaning take-away services.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- Prior to this amendment, individuals had to be at least 18 years old to sell or serve alcohol in all types of liquor establishments. The bill adjusts this age requirement specifically for places where alcohol is consumed on the premises to 17 years old, potentially increasing employment opportunities for minors in the service industry.
Relevant Terms
- Onsale intoxicating liquor license
- Offsale intoxicating liquor license
- Employment of minors
- Legal drinking age
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 09, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Commerce Finance and Policy |
| March 10, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Author added | |
| April 02, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Committee report, to adopt as amended | |
| April 02, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Committee report, to adopt as amended | |
| April 02, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Second reading | |
| April 02, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Second reading |