Minnesota's "Grandparents' Happy Hour" bill signed into law - CBS News
Minnesota's 'Grandparents' Happy Hour' bill signed into law allows grandparents and legal guardians to purchase alcoholic beverages for minors in on-premise settings, relaxing previous restrictions.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Liquor Licensing space on July 21, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Low urgency. Bars, restaurants, and other on-premise licensees in Minnesota should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: No specific deadline; law is effective upon signing (May 2025).. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Liquor Licensing continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.
What changed
The law now permits grandparents and legal guardians to buy alcohol for minors (under 21) when accompanied by the minor, provided the minor is not intoxicated and the purchase is not for resale.
Who it affects
Bars, restaurants, and other on-premise licensees in Minnesota
What you must do
Update staff training and signage to reflect the new exception; no immediate licensing changes needed.
Deadline
No specific deadline; law is effective upon signing (May 2025).
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