Put an age requirement on soda.

 

The purpose of this bill is to put a restriction on the age in which children can buy and consume soda in order to

prioritize and improve the health of kids in Minnesota. It will affect children under the age of twelve.

 

Soda can be addictive and lead to many health issues for children such as tooth decay, heart disease, loss of appetite,

sleep problems, dehydration, weakened liver or kidney and can very negatively impact their developing minds. Putting a

restriction on the soda young and growing children can consume will benefit not only the physical but also mental

well-being of today's kids.

 

 

Soda: any carbonated beverage with added sugar, caffeine and/or any artificial flavors or sweeteners.

 

Any needed funding to support this bill will come from fines listed in the penalties.

 

Any business that sells soda to children under the age of twelve may pay a small fine starting at fifty dollars and may

increase depending on the age, frequency and/or severity of the issue.

 

September 1, 2026