SF4515

Certain prize and ticket limits modification
Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026)

Related bill: HF4090

AI Generated Summary

Purpose

To modify how paddlewheel gambling operates by changing prize and ticket limits. The bill amends the Minnesota statutes governing paddlewheel games to set new caps on prizes and how much organizations can charge for paddle tickets.

Main Provisions

Legislative target: Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 349.211, subdivision 2b (paddlewheel prizes).
Prize cap: The maximum cash prize that may be awarded for a paddle ticket is set at $70,200.
Ticket price cap: An organization may not sell any paddle ticket for more than $25.
Scope: These changes apply to paddlewheel prizes and the sale of paddle tickets for paddlewheel games, as part of lawful gambling regulations.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

Replaces existing paddlewheel prize and ticket price limits with new specified amounts ($70,200 prize cap; $25 ticket cap).
Tightens or clarifies how much organizations can charge for paddle tickets and the maximum prize amount, affecting fundraising events that use paddlewheel-style games.

Context/Notes

The changes are specific to paddlewheel-style gambling within the broader framework of lawful gambling in Minnesota and modify the rules for how paddlewheel activities may be conducted at eligible organizations.

Relevant Terms paddlewheel prizes, paddle ticket, maximum cash prize, ticket price cap, paddle ticket sale limit, Minnesota Statutes 2024 section 349.211 subdivision 2b, paddlewheel, lawful gambling, organization.

Bill text versions

Introduction PDF PDF file
1st Engrossment PDF PDF file

Past committee meetings

State and Local Government on: March 27, 2026 10:00
Commerce and Consumer Protection on: March 24, 2026 12:30
Commerce and Consumer Protection on: April 14, 2026 12:30

Actions

Date	Chamber	Type	Name	Committee Name
March 17, 2026	Senate	Action	Introduction and first reading
March 17, 2026	Senate	Action	Referred to	State and Local Government
April 07, 2026	Senate	Action	Comm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to	Commerce and Consumer Protection
April 07, 2026	Senate	Action	Author added
April 13, 2026	Senate	Action	Author added
April 16, 2026	Senate	Action	Comm report: To pass
April 16, 2026	Senate	Action	Pursuant to Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 6, referred to	Rules and Administration

Citations

[
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Adds an explicit maximum cash prize for paddle tickets set to $70,200."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill modifies the paddlewheel prize limits under Minnesota Statutes 2024 section 349.211, subdivision 2b.",
      "modified": [
        "Amends Minnesota Statutes 2024 section 349.211, subdivision 2b to change paddlewheel prize limits and related ticket sale limits."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "349.211",
    "subdivision": "2b"
  }
]

Progress through the legislative process

17%

In Committee