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SF 4436

Permit lessor employees to participate in pull-tab games when off duty

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Andrew Lang

Bill permits pull-tab machine lessor employees to gamble off-duty, removing current employment restrictions on their participation in these games.

Referred to State and Local Government
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Bill Summary · SF 4436

Legislative bill overview

SF 4436 would allow employees of lessors (businesses that lease gambling equipment like pull-tab machines) to participate in pull-tab games during their off-duty time. Currently, Minnesota law appears to restrict or prohibit lessor employees from playing these games regardless of whether they're working. This bill creates a carve-out exemption for off-duty participation.

Why is this important

Pull-tab games generate significant revenue for charitable organizations and tribal nations in Minnesota, and employment restrictions affect worker rights and business operations. The distinction between on-duty and off-duty participation has real consequences for employee freedoms, competitive fairness in the gambling industry, and potential compliance costs for employers monitoring employee behavior outside work hours.

Potential points of contention

  • Integrity concerns: Allowing lessor employees to play could create conflicts of interest or insider knowledge advantages when those same employees have access to machine operations, inventory, or financial records during work hours
  • Regulatory enforcement challenges: Determining what constitutes "off-duty" and preventing lessor employees from leveraging work position to gain unfair access or information is administratively complex
  • Scope ambiguity: The bill doesn't clarify whether this applies to all lessor employees or specific positions, and whether it applies to family members or other related parties

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

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