diff --git a/models.py b/models.py
index 5e20961..4a4eaf5 100644
--- a/models.py
+++ b/models.py
@@ -123,6 +123,8 @@ class Task(SQLModel, table=True):
 
         return Ok(additional_requests)
 
+def get_active_tasks(session: Session, now: datetime.datetime) -> List[Task]:
+    return session.exec(select(Task).where(Task.due > now)).all()
 
 class ParticipationState(enum.Enum):
     REQUESTED = "requested"