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MS HB860
MS HB860Alcoholic beverages; require holder of on-premises retailer's permit to have blood alcohol content testing device available.
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Introduced
01/16/2026
01/16/2026
In Committee
01/16/2026
01/16/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Require The Holder Of An On-premises Retailer's Permit Under The Local Option Alcoholic Beverage Control Law To Have At Least One Breath Analysis Device That Measures Blood Alcohol Content, That, Upon Request By A Patron, May Be Used To Test The Patron's Blood Alcohol Content; To Provide That The Holder Of An On-premises Retailer's Permit For The Sale Or Consumption Of Alcoholic Beverages Shall Not Be Liable For Any Negative Reading, Or False Or Incorrect Reading, As A Result Of The Blood Alcohol Content Testing; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill requires any establishment holding an "on-premises retailer's permit," which is a license to sell alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises, to make at least one breathalyzer device available for patrons to test their own blood alcohol content (BAC) if they request it. A breathalyzer is a device that measures the amount of alcohol in a person's breath, which is used to estimate their BAC. The bill also explicitly states that the permit holder will not be held responsible for any inaccurate or negative results obtained from the use of this device by a patron, and this law will become effective on July 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 02/03/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0860.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/0800-0899/HB0860IN.htm |
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