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HF 357

Authorized card games expanded to include the game of hasenpfeffer.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Bobbie Harder and 2 co-sponsors

Minnesota bill authorizes the card game hasenpfeffer for play, clarifying its legal status within state gaming regulations.

Second reading
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Bill Summary · HF 357

Legislative bill overview

HF 357 expands Minnesota's authorized card games to include hasenpfeffer, a traditional trick-taking card game. The bill appears to be a minor amendment to existing gaming statutes to explicitly permit this specific game in contexts where other authorized card games are allowed.

Why is this important

Gaming regulations in states typically specify which games are legal to prevent unregulated gambling. Adding hasenpfeffer to the authorized list clarifies its legal status for recreational play, tournaments, and potentially gaming establishments, removing any ambiguity about whether the game violates state gaming laws.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope clarification: The bill doesn't specify whether hasenpfeffer is authorized only for social/recreational play or also for commercial gaming venues and wagering, which could affect enforcement and interpretation
  • Why this game specifically: The rationale for singling out hasenpfeffer over other games isn't evident in the bill title, raising questions about whether this addresses a specific community's gaming traditions or represents a broader gaming expansion
  • Consistency with gaming policy: Without seeing the full bill text, it's unclear whether this creates precedent for adding other games or reflects existing policy toward traditional/cultural games

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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