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MS HB1082

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jody Steverson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows the Commissioner of Revenue to require alcohol permit holders to use an independent, third-party age-verification app after a third or subsequent offense of selling alcohol to minors within a twelve-month period
  • The required age-verification app must have at least an 85% accuracy rating according to national standards
  • Existing penalties remain unchanged: first offense carries a $500-$1,000 fine; second or subsequent offenses carry $1,000-$2,000 fines and up to one year imprisonment
  • Permit suspension penalties escalate from one week (first offense) to two weeks (second offense) to three weeks or revocation (third offense) to mandatory revocation (fourth offense) within a twelve-month period
  • Effective date is July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

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

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary A1/16/2026

Full Bill Text

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