Places of entertainment required to provide access to potable water at events.
HF 695 requires venues hosting public events (like concerts or festivals) to provide attendees with free access to drinkable water during events. Specifically, venues must offer one of three options: provide free bottled water, allow guests to bring their own bottled water, or let guests fill empty bottles with water on-site. The bill directly affects "places of entertainment" as defined in Minnesota law, including theaters, sports arenas, and event spaces. It creates a clear, practical requirement for water access without mandating specific infrastructure.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Feb 13, 2025
Last action Mar 20, 2025
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Feb 13, 2025
Introduced
Introduction and first reading, referred to Commerce Finance and Policy
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1 primary · 6 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Leigh Finke
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
Co
Alex Falconer
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
Co
Andy Smith
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
Co
Carlie Kotyza-Witthuhn
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
Co
John Huot
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
Co
Kaohly Her
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
Co
Zack Stephenson
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
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