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MS HB561

Bill

Status

Failed

3/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Cedric Burnett

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Holders of package retailer's permits (liquor stores) under Mississippi's Local Option Alcoholic Beverage Control Law become eligible to apply for lottery retailer status under the Alyce G. Clarke Mississippi Lottery Law

  • Package retailers who obtain lottery retailer certification may sell lottery tickets at their licensed premises in addition to alcoholic beverages

  • Package retailer's permits currently authorize sale of sealed alcoholic beverages for off-premises consumption, along with related items like corkscrews, wine glasses, mixers, and ice

  • The bill amends Section 27-115-55 (lottery retailer eligibility) and Section 67-1-51 (package retailer permit provisions) of the Mississippi Code of 1972

  • Lottery ticket sales by package retailers must comply with all requirements of the Alyce G. Clarke Mississippi Lottery Law

Legislative Description

Lottery tickets; authorize alcohol package retailer's permit holders to be lottery retailers and sell.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Gaming2/20/2026
State Affairs1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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