Bill > HB1265

This bill creates a temporary exception to Missouri's existing liquor sales regulations specifically for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Tournament, allowing licensed establishments to sell alcoholic beverages for extended hours from June 11 through July 19, 2026. During this period, qualifying liquor licensees (such as bars and restaurants) will be permitted to operate 24 hours a day and sell alcohol between 6:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. the following day, which is a significant departure from standard operating hours. The bill provides local governments the option to opt out of or modify these extended hours through a local ordinance, ensuring that municipalities can maintain some control over alcohol sales within their jurisdictions. No special permit or additional commission approval will be required for establishments to take advantage of these extended hours, though they must still comply with any local restrictions. The provisions are strictly time-limited, automatically expiring on July 20, 2026, immediately after the tournament concludes. The bill defines the FIFA World Cup Tournament as the international soccer competition organized by the Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) that occurs every four years.

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https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB1265&year=2025&code=R