Minneapolis City Council Moves to Pass Dress Code Ordinance to Fight Velvet Rope Discrimination
A Minneapolis city committee advanced a dress code ordinance Tuesday targeting velvet rope discrimination at bars and liquor-licensed businesses citywide.
The Minneapolis City Council is advancing an ordinance that requires businesses licensed to sell liquor or beer to post their dress codes near entrances. This measure is intended to combat ‘velvet rope discrimination,’ where individuals are barred entry based on race, gender, or orientation. The ordinance, if passed by the full council, would take effect on January 1, 2027.
- Minneapolis City Council committee unanimously passed a dress code ordinance.
- Businesses licensed to sell liquor or beer must post their dress codes near entrances.
- The ordinance aims to prevent ‘velvet rope discrimination’ based on race, gender, or orientation.
- It does not cover health and safety policies like ‘no shirts, no shoes, no service’.
- If passed by the full council, it will take effect January 1, 2027.
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