Minnesota legislation · 94th Legislature 2025-2026
Minnesota SF4474: Online sweepstakes games prohibition
Status: In committee, May 4, 2026
What the bill says
A bill for an act relating to commerce; prohibiting online sweepstakes games; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 325F.
From the engrossed text, April 7, 2026:
A bill for an act relating to commerce; prohibiting online sweepstakes games; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 325F. Section 1. new text begin [ADDED: [325F.756] ONLINE SWEEPSTAKES.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: Subdivision 1.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: Definitions.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: (a) For purposes of this section, the following terms have the meanings given.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: (b) "Dual-currency" means a system of payment that allows a person to play or participate in a simulated gambling program for direct or indirect consideration, including consideration associated with a related product, service, or activity, and for which the person playing the simulated gambling program may become eligible for a prize, award, cash, cash equivalent, or chance to win a prize. Dual-currency system does not include a contest for which no consideration is given, either directly or indirectly.] new text end new text begin [ (2) utilizes a dual-currency system of payment allowing the player to exchange the currency for a prize, award, cash, cash equivalent, or chance to win a prize, award, cash, or cash equivalent; and (3) simulates casino-style or another form of gambling.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: (d) "Prize" has the meaning given in section 325F.755, subdivision 1.] new …
Sponsors
- Jordan Rasmusson (R) · primary sponsor
- John Marty (D)
- Erin Maye Quade (D)
- Warren Limmer (R)
- Matt Klein (D)
Latest actions
- : Senate file first reading, referred to Public Safety Finance and Policy
- : Received from Senate
- : Third reading Passed vote: 62-3
- : Special Order
- : Second reading
- : Comm report: To pass
- : Senate Concurrent Resolution 6 Suspended adopt previous committee report
- : Pursuant to Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 6, referred to Rules and Administration
- : Comm report: To pass and re-referred to Finance
- : Comm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to State and Local Government
Votes
- Vote (April 30, 2026): 66 yea, 0 nay, passed
- the passage of the bill (April 30, 2026): 62 yea, 3 nay, passed
- the adoption of the Champion (A53) amendment to the Drazkowski (April 30, 2026): 66 yea, 0 nay, passed
- the adoption of the Champion (A52) amendment to the Champion (April 30, 2026): 34 yea, 32 nay, passed
- the adoption of the Champion (A51) amendment to the Kreun (A24) (April 30, 2026): 34 yea, 32 nay, passed
- the adoption of the amendment (April 30, 2026): 32 yea, 34 nay, failed
Common questions
- What is SF4474?
- SF4474 is a bill in the Minnesota Legislature (94th Legislature 2025-2026): Online sweepstakes games prohibition.
- What does SF4474 do?
- In its own words: A bill for an act relating to commerce; prohibiting online sweepstakes games; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 325F.
- What is the status of SF4474?
- In committee as of May 4, 2026. Latest action: Senate file first reading, referred to Public Safety Finance and Policy (May 4, 2026).
- Who sponsored SF4474?
- Jordan Rasmusson (R), with 4 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SF4474?
- On the Minnesota Legislature website: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?f=SF4474&y=2025&ssn=0&b=senate
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