Edina; city authorized to issue a social district license.
This bill authorizes the city of Edina to create and manage social districts where people can consume alcoholic beverages in public spaces. It allows the city to issue special licenses to existing liquor sellers and municipal liquor stores to operate within designated areas, while also requiring clear signage and specific rules about container types and consumption hours. The legislation mandates that social districts be clearly marked with signs showing boundaries, permitted hours, and local law enforcement contact information, and requires cities to post management plans online to ensure public safety.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 12, 2026
Last action Apr 7, 2026
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Mar 12, 2026
Introduced
Introduction and first reading, referred to Commerce Finance and Policy
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1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Julie Greene
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
Co
Cheryl Youakim
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
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