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MS HB1082

MS HB1082
Alcoholic beverages; revise certain provisions relating to sales to persons under the age of 21.


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Introduced
01/16/2026
In Committee
01/16/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/03/2026

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act To Amend Section 67-1-81, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That, In Addition To Other Penalties Authorized Against A Permittee Under The Local Option Alcoholic Beverage Control Law For The Unlawful Sale, Furnishing, Giving Or Causing To Be Sold Of Alcoholic Beverages To Persons Under The Age Of 21, The Commissioner Of Revenue May Require, After A Third Or Subsequent Offense, That The Permittee Have And Use An Independent, Third-party Age-verification App On The Licensed Premises For The Purpose Of Determining Whether A Person To Whom Alcoholic Beverages Are Sold, Furnished, Given Or Caused To Be Sold Is 21 Years Of Age Or Older; To Authorize The Commissioner To Promulgate Rules And Regulations; And For Related Purposes.

AI Summary

This bill amends existing Mississippi law concerning the sale of alcoholic beverages to individuals under 21 years of age. Specifically, it allows the Commissioner of Revenue, after a permittee (a licensed seller of alcohol) has committed a third or subsequent offense of unlawfully selling or furnishing alcohol to someone under 21, to require that permittee to use an independent, third-party age-verification app on their licensed premises. This app would help determine if a customer is 21 or older, and the Commissioner can set rules for how long the app must be used, with the app needing an 85% accuracy rating. The bill also clarifies that these new requirements and existing penalties apply regardless of any expunction of a conviction.

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Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Died In Committee (on 02/03/2026)

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