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MO HB3154
Bill
Status
1/29/2026
Primary Sponsor
Bennie Cook
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AI Summary
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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
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Defines "owner" as any individual holding 10% or greater financial or voting interest in an entity seeking licensure
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Permits the Missouri Gaming Commission to require fingerprint submissions from employees, officers, or directors of fantasy sports contest operators as part of licensing applications
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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
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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