Minnesota HF4994: Townships permitted to regulate lawful gambling.

What the bill says

A bill for an act relating to local government; permitting townships to regulate lawful gambling; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 349.16, subdivision 8; 349.213.

From the introduced text, April 16, 2026:

A bill for an act relating to local government; permitting townships to regulate lawful gambling; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 349.16, subdivision 8; 349.213. Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 349.16, subdivision 8, is amended to read: Subd. 8. Local investigation fee. A statutory or home rule charter citynew text begin [ADDED: , township,] new text end or county may assess an annual investigation fee on organizations applying for an initial premises permit or conducting lawful gambling at a site within its jurisdiction under section 349.213, subdivision 2. An investigation fee may not exceed the following (2) for cities of the second class, $250; (3) for all other citiesnew text begin [ and (4) for counties, $375. Sec. 2. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 349.213, is amended to read: 349.213 LOCAL AUTHORITY. Subdivision 1. Local regulation. (a) A statutory or home rule citynew text begin [ADDED: , township,] new text end or county has the authority to adopt more stringent regulation of lawful gambling within its jurisdiction, including the prohibition of lawful gambling. (b) A statutory or home rule citynew text begin [ADDED: , township,] new text end or county may require a permit for the conduct of gambling exempt from licensing under section 349.166. The fee for a permit issued under section 349.166 may not exceed $100. (c) The authority …

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Sponsors

• Drew Roach (R) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. April 16, 2026: Introduction and first reading, referred to Elections Finance and Government Operations

Common questions

What is HF4994?

HF4994 is a bill in the Minnesota Legislature (94th Legislature 2025-2026): Townships permitted to regulate lawful gambling.

What does HF4994 do?

In its own words: A bill for an act relating to local government; permitting townships to regulate lawful gambling; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 349.16, subdivision 8; 349.213.

What is the status of HF4994?

In committee as of April 16, 2026. Latest action: Introduction and first reading, referred to Elections Finance and Government Operations (April 16, 2026).

Who sponsored HF4994?

Drew Roach (R).

Where is the official record for HF4994?

On the Minnesota Legislature website: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?f=HF4994&y=2025&ssn=0&b=house