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MO HB3154

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/29/2026

Primary Sponsor

Bennie Cook

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Control to require fingerprint-based state and federal criminal background checks for applicants seeking liquor licenses, including retail, wholesale, manufacturer, solicitor, transportation, and wine direct shipper licenses

  • Defines "owner" as any individual holding 10% or greater financial or voting interest in an entity seeking licensure

  • Permits the Missouri Gaming Commission to require fingerprint submissions from employees, officers, or directors of fantasy sports contest operators as part of licensing applications

  • Allows the Gaming Commission to require fingerprint-based background checks for retail and mobile sports wagering license applicants, covering both in-person betting at excursion gambling boats and online platforms

  • Requires all fingerprints to be submitted to the Missouri State Highway Patrol for state criminal records search and forwarding to the FBI for federal records search, with results provided to the relevant licensing authority

Legislative Description

Modifies provisions relating to criminal history background check requirements for alcohol and gaming licensing

Last Action

HCS Voted Do Pass (H)

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Corrections and Public Institutions3/5/2026

Full Bill Text

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