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HF 695

Places of entertainment required to provide access to potable water at events.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Alex Falconer and 6 co-sponsors

Minnesota bill mandates entertainment venues provide free potable water access at events to protect public health and reduce vendor price-gouging on beverages.

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Bill Summary · HF 695

Legislative bill overview

HF 695 requires places of entertainment in Minnesota to provide access to potable (drinking) water at events. The bill mandates that venues make water available to attendees, though specific details about implementation, cost responsibility, and enforcement mechanisms would depend on the bill's specific language and any amendments.

Why is this important

Access to drinking water at entertainment venues addresses public health concerns, particularly for vulnerable populations including children, elderly attendees, and people with certain medical conditions. This could reduce heat-related illness at indoor and outdoor events while also addressing concerns about vendors charging premium prices for bottled water.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost allocation: Whether venues, event organizers, or attendees bear the expense of providing free water infrastructure and service
  • Implementation burden: How small venues or temporary event spaces would comply versus large established facilities with existing infrastructure
  • Definition scope: What qualifies as a "place of entertainment" (sports venues, concert halls, fairs, festivals, bars, movie theaters, etc.) and whether the requirement applies to all events or specific categories
  • Enforcement and penalties: What agency enforces compliance and what consequences venues face for non-compliance

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

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