SF 4474

SF4474  REVISOR  RSI  S4474-1  1st Engrossment
  SENATE
  STATE OF MINNESOTA
  NINETY-FOURTH SESSION  S.F. No. 4474
  (SENATE AUTHORS: RASMUSSON, Marty, Maye Quade, Limmer and Klein)
  DATE       D-PG  OFFICIAL STATUS
  03/17/2026      6740 Introduction and first reading
  Referred to Commerce and Consumer Protection
  03/25/2026      6971 Comm report: To pass and re-referred to Judiciary and Public Safety
  04/07/2026    7720a Comm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to State and Local Government
  04/09/2026      7965 Comm report: To pass and re-referred to Finance
  Pursuant to Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 6, referred to Rules and Administration
  04/13/2026      7993 Senate Concurrent Resolution 6 Suspended adopt previous committee report
  04/27/2026      9161 Comm report: To pass
  9172 Second reading
  04/30/2026      9311 Special Order
  9311 Third reading Passed
1.1A bill for an act
1.2relating to commerce; prohibiting online sweepstakes games; proposing coding
1.3for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 325F.
1.4    BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
1.5Section 1. [325F.756] ONLINE SWEEPSTAKES.
1.6Subdivision 1. Definitions. (a) For purposes of this section, the following terms have
1.7    the meanings given.
1.8(b) "Dual-currency" means a system of payment that allows a person to play or participate
1.9    in a simulated gambling program for direct or indirect consideration, including consideration
1.10   associated with a related product, service, or activity, and for which the person playing the
1.11   simulated gambling program may become eligible for a prize, award, cash, cash equivalent,
1.12   or chance to win a prize. Dual-currency system does not include a contest for which no
1.13   consideration is given, either directly or indirectly.
1.14(c) "Online sweepstakes game" means a game, contest, or promotion that: (1) is available
1.15   on the Internet or accessible on a mobile device, computer terminal, or similar access device;
1.16   (2) utilizes a dual-currency system of payment allowing the player to exchange the currency
1.17   for a prize, award, cash, cash equivalent, or chance to win a prize, award, cash, or cash
1.18   equivalent; and (3) simulates casino-style or another form of gambling.
1.19(d) "Prize" has the meaning given in section 325F.755, subdivision 1.
1.20Subd. 2. Prohibition of online sweepstakes games and revenue from illegal
1.21   markets. (a) A person or entity is prohibited from operating, conducting, or promoting an
1.22   online sweepstakes game in Minnesota.
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SF4474  REVISOR  RSI  S4474-1  1st Engrossment
2.1     (b) An applicant, licensed entity, financial institution, payment processor, geolocation
2.2 provider, gaming content supplier, platform provider, or media affiliate is prohibited from
2.3 supporting the operation of, conducting, or promoting an online sweepstakes game in
2.4 Minnesota.
2.5     Subd. 3. Penalties and remedies. The penalties and remedies provided for in section
2.6 325F.755, subdivision 7, apply to violations of this section. The commissioner of public
2.7 safety may exercise all powers necessary to investigate and enforce this section and may
2.8 issue notices of violation, impose civil fines, and bring enforcement actions consistent with
2.9 section 325F.755, subdivision 7.
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