Loading chat...

MS HB860

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Earle Banks

Click for details

Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires holders of on-premises alcoholic beverage retailer's permits in Mississippi to have at least one breath analysis device (breathalyzer) available on-site
  • Patrons may request to use the device to test their blood alcohol content before leaving the establishment
  • Permit holders are shielded from liability for any negative, false, or incorrect readings produced by the testing device
  • Effective date is July 1, 2026
  • Applies to establishments operating under Section 67-1-51(c) of the Local Option Alcoholic Beverage Control Law

Legislative Description

Alcoholic beverages; require holder of on-premises retailer's permit to have blood alcohol content testing device available.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary A1/16/2026

Full Bill Text

No bill text available