A bill for Sports betting in Minnesota has been filed, with proponents calling it an “opportunity to set a national standard for responsible sports betting.”

The Minnesota House proposal, H.F. 1842, is a companion bill to the Minnesota Senate proposal S.F. 757, which was introduced earlier this year.

Minnesota House legislators believe that with the chamber returning to a 67-67 tie, the bill has a good chance of becoming law as it moves through the committed process.

Rep. Cedrick Frazier (DFL-New Hope) shared a statement saying, “We recognize that sports betting is already happening, often in unregulated markets, and our goal is to bring it into a well-structured legal framework that prioritizes consumer protections and responsible gaming.

As the bill moves through the legislative process, lawmakers are committed to continued dialogue with stakeholders to refine and strengthen its provisions. With bipartisan support and a strong focus on consumer protection, advocates hope this legislation will position Minnesota as a leader in responsible sports betting regulation. We have seen the consequences of inadequate regulations in other states, and we are determined to do this right. Our aim is to create a model that other states can look to when implementing their own sports betting laws.”

Rep. Liish Kozlowski (DFL-Duluth) also spoke about the safeguards in the bill and the backing tribal nations in a statement saying: “Respecting tribal sovereignty and ensuring a fair, regulated, and competitive market emerges in Minnesota is essential.”