HB2057 is a bill in the Missouri Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Modifies provisions relating to the establishment of certain entertainment districts.

What is the status of HB2057?

Signed into law as of July 13, 2026. Latest action: Delivered to Secretary of State (G) (July 13, 2026).

Who sponsored HB2057?

Jeff Vernetti (R, 123), with 2 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB2057?

On the Missouri Legislature website: https://house.mo.gov/BillContent.aspx?bill=HB2057&year=2026&code=R

Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session

Missouri HB2057: Modifies provisions relating to the establishment of certain entertainment districts

Q: What does HB2057 do?

In its own words: To amend chapter 311, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to the establishment of certain entertainment districts. Section A. Chapter 311, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 311.083, to read as follows: 311.083. 1. As used in this section, the following terms mean: (1) "Common area", any public area within an entertainment district and any area of a public right-of-way that is within the entertainment district. "Common area" shall not include areas open to the public that are located within an establishment licensed under this chapter; (2) ".

Status: Signed into law, July 13, 2026

What the bill says

To amend chapter 311, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to the establishment of certain entertainment districts. Section A. Chapter 311, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 311.083, to read as follows: 311.083. 1. As used in this section, the following terms mean: (1) "Common area", any public area within an entertainment district and any area of a public right-of-way that is within the entertainment district. "Common area" shall not include areas open to the public that are located within an establishment licensed under this chapter; (2) ".

From the enrolled text:

To amend chapter 311, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to the establishment of certain entertainment districts. Section A. Chapter 311, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 311.083, to read as follows: 311.083. 1. As used in this section, the following terms mean: (1) "Common area", any public area within an entertainment district and any area of a public right-of-way that is within the entertainment district. "Common area" shall not include areas open to the public that are located within an establishment licensed under this chapter; (2) "Entertainment district", any area in any county that: (a) a. Borders on or that contains part of a lake with no less than one thousand miles of shoreline and that is located in any city with more than four thousand four hundred but fewer than four thousand nine hundred inhabitants and partially located in a county with more than forty thousand but fewer than fifty thousand inhabitants; or b. Borders the Missouri river, and that is located in any city with more than forty-six thousand but fewer than fifty-one thousand inhabitants; (b) Contains a combination of entertainment venues, bars, nightclubs, restaurants, and other licensed establishments and common areas; and (c) Is designated as such by an ordinance of the governing body of the …

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Missouri HB2057: Modifies provisions relating to the establishment of certain entertainment districts

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