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MS HB669
MS HB669Alcoholic beverages; authorize direct sales and shipments of distilled spirits to be made to residents in this state.
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Introduced
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
In Committee
02/18/2026
02/18/2026
Crossed Over
02/10/2026
02/10/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Amend Sections 67-1-301, 67-1-303, 67-1-305, 67-1-307, 67-1-309, 67-1-311, 67-1-313 And 67-1-317, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Are Sections Of Law That Authorize And Regulate The Selling And Shipping Of Wine Directly To Residents Of This State, To Authorize The Selling And Shipping Of Distilled Spirits Directly To Residents Of This State Under Similar Regulation; To Revise The Definitions Of Certain Terms And To Define The Term "distilled Spirits" For The Purposes Of Such Sections Of Law; To Amend Sections 27-71-5 And 27-71-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide The Privilege Tax Required For The Issuance Of A Direct Shipper's Permit Instead Of The Issuance Of A Direct Wine Shipper's Permit; To Levy A Tax On The Sales And Shipments Of Distilled Spirits Made By A Direct Shipper; To Amend Sections 27-71-15, 67-1-45, 67-1-51, 67-1-53, 67-1-55, 67-1-57 And 67-1-73, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing Mississippi law to allow for the direct sale and shipment of distilled spirits, in addition to wine, to residents of the state, under similar regulations. It defines "distilled spirits" as any beverage containing more than six percent alcohol by weight produced by distillation. The bill updates various sections of the Mississippi Code to reflect this change, including provisions related to common carriers, direct shipper permits, fulfillment providers, and the definitions of terms. It also adjusts tax requirements, specifically mentioning a privilege tax for direct shipper permits and a tax on the sales and shipments of distilled spirits by direct shippers. The bill clarifies that recipients must be at least 21 years old and sign for deliveries, and that these spirits are for personal consumption only. It also makes conforming changes to sections regarding permit applications, renewals, and penalties for violations, while maintaining exemptions for direct wine shippers from certain disclosure requirements.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred To Finance (on 02/18/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0669.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/0600-0699/HB0669PS.htm |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/0600-0699/HB0669IN.htm |
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