SF 3346 Minnesota Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Cities of the first class issuance of a social district license authorization provision

Minnesota Senate File 3346 authorizes cities of the first class (like Minneapolis) to create designated "social districts" where people can consume alcohol purchased from nearby licensed establishments. The bill requires cities to formally designate district boundaries, hours, and safety plans via ordinance, and mandates special non-glass containers with clear labeling (including "Drink Responsibly - Be 21" and a 16-ounce limit). It prohibits alcohol consumption outside designated areas, requires disposal before exiting the district (except when re-entering the purchase location), and mandates a city report to legislators within 24 months evaluating community impact and safety. This directly affects city governments, licensed bars, and residents/businesses near designated zones.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 9, 2025 Last action Apr 9, 2025
Floor votes

How they voted

No floor votes recorded yet.
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
2
Key actions
0
Committee
1
Apr 9, 2025
Committee
Referred to Commerce and Consumer Protection
upper
Apr 9, 2025
Introduced
Introduction and first reading
upper
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors

Sponsors