Minnesota HF1858: Social district licenses established relating to alcohol consumption.

What the bill says

A bill for an act relating to liquor; establishing social district licenses; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 340A.

From the introduced text, March 3, 2025:

A bill for an act relating to liquor; establishing social district licenses; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 340A. Section 1. new text begin [ ON-SALE LICENSEES.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: Subdivision 1.] new text end new text begin [ consumption allowed.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: A city may issue a social district license to any holder of an on-sale license whose on-sale premises is contiguous with the premises of the social district designated in the approved ordinance in subdivision 2. The license authorizes consumption, but not sales or service, of alcoholic beverages sold by the on-sale licensee within the social district.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: Subd. 2.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: Designation of social district.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: (a) Prior to issuing the license in subdivision 1, the city must designate and describe the premises of the social district as required by this subdivision. The district may not include any area under the ownership or control of a person that objects to the extension of the social district to that area.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: (b) The designation must include the specific premises where consumption of alcoholic beverages is allowed and also include the proposed hours and …

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Sponsors

• Zack Stephenson (D) · primary sponsor
• Brad Tabke (D)

Latest actions

1. April 13, 2026: Author stricken Perryman
2. March 5, 2025: Authors added Tabke and Perryman
3. March 3, 2025: Introduction and first reading, referred to Commerce Finance and Policy

Common questions

What is HF1858?

HF1858 is a bill in the Minnesota Legislature (94th Legislature 2025-2026): Social district licenses established relating to alcohol consumption.

What does HF1858 do?

In its own words: A bill for an act relating to liquor; establishing social district licenses; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 340A.

What is the status of HF1858?

In committee as of April 13, 2026. Latest action: Author stricken Perryman (April 13, 2026).

Who sponsored HF1858?

Zack Stephenson (D), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for HF1858?

On the Minnesota Legislature website: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?f=HF1858&y=2025&ssn=0&b=house