HF1545 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Persons 17 years of age permitted to serve alcoholic beverages.
Related bill: SF1331
AI Generated Summary
This Minnesota House bill (H.F. No. 1545) proposes an amendment to Minnesota Statutes section 340A.412, subdivision 10, which regulates the employment of minors in liquor establishments. The amendment allows 17-year-olds to serve or sell intoxicating liquor in establishments with an onsale intoxicating liquor license (where alcohol is consumed on-site), while maintaining the prohibition on persons under 18 serving or selling intoxicating liquor in establishments with an offsale liquor license (where alcohol is sold for offsite consumption).
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 25, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Commerce Finance and Policy |
| February 25, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Commerce Finance and Policy |
| March 02, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Author added | |
| April 02, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Committee report, to adopt as amended and re-refer to | Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy |
Citations
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"analysis": {
"added": [
"Allows 17-year-olds to serve or sell intoxicating liquor under supervision in retail establishments with an onsale liquor license."
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"removed": [
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"summary": "This bill modifies the employment of minors in relation to serving alcoholic beverages under section 340A.412, subdivision 10.",
"modified": [
"Employs additional oversight by requiring supervision by an employee over 17 years old."
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"citation": "340A.412",
"subdivision": "subdivision 10"
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