SF77 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Limited home liquor distillation permission
Related bill: HF642
AI Generated Summary
Senate SF No 77 is a bill introduced in Minnesota which proposes to allow individuals to distill spirits at home for personal use without needing a license. This bill modifies existing laws to enable the fermentation of fruit juices and brewing of beer at home, extending these permissions to include home distilling. Home-produced alcoholic beverages can be taken from home for use in public events like exhibitions or competitions, although they cannot be sold. The bill establishes a limit of 100 gallons per year for distilled spirits made at home. Additionally, it requires that any public tastings of these homemade beverages include a notice indicating that the drinks are homemade, not state-inspected, and to be consumed at one's own risk by individuals over 21 years old. The bill also repeals a section of the statute that considered the presence of an unauthorized still as evidence of illegal alcohol production.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 16, 2025 | Senate | Action | Introduction and first reading | ||
| January 16, 2025 | Senate | Action | Referred to | Commerce and Consumer Protection |
Citations
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{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"Clarifies rules for unlicensed home production and transportation of naturally fermented fruit juices, beer, or distilled spirits."
],
"removed": [],
"summary": "This bill amends section 340A.301 regarding home distillation of alcoholic beverages.",
"modified": [
"Expands regulations to include conditions under which these homemade products can be removed from the premises for organized affairs."
]
},
"citation": "340A.301"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [],
"removed": [
"Section 340A.705 which provided prima facie evidence rules for unauthorized stills."
],
"summary": "This bill repeals section 340A.705 related to prima facie evidence of unauthorized still possession.",
"modified": []
},
"citation": "340A.705"
}
]