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MS HB666

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jeffrey Hulum

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes governing bodies in "wet" jurisdictions (counties, municipalities, tribes, or state agencies) to permit package retail alcohol sales on Sundays between 1:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
  • Requires local governing authorities to adopt a resolution, ordinance, or order to enable Sunday sales; this is not automatic statewide
  • Preserves package retailers' right to decline Sunday operations and continue Monday-Saturday schedules only
  • Maintains existing restrictions prohibiting alcohol sales on Christmas Day regardless of local Sunday authorization
  • Takes effect July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Alcoholic beverages; authorize governing authorities of wet jurisdictions to authorize package retail sales on Sunday.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

State Affairs1/14/2026

Full Bill Text

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