Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB1859: Establishes the offense of possession of an open alcoholic beverage container in a motor vehicle
Status: In committee, May 15, 2026
What the bill says
To amend chapter 577, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to the offense of possession of an open alcoholic beverage container in a motor vehicle, with a penalty provision. Section A. Chapter 577, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 577.018, to read as follows: 577.018. 1. A person commits the offense of possession of an open alcoholic beverage container in a motor vehicle if the person possesses an open container containing an alcoholic beverage while in the passenger area of a motor vehicle that is on any public thoroughfare, including stat.
From the introduced text:
To amend chapter 577, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to the offense of possession of an open alcoholic beverage container in a motor vehicle, with a penalty provision. Section A. Chapter 577, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 577.018, to read as follows: 577.018. 1. A person commits the offense of possession of an open alcoholic beverage container in a motor vehicle if the person possesses an open container containing an alcoholic beverage while in the passenger area of a motor vehicle that is on any public thoroughfare, including state roads; county roads; and public streets, avenues, boulevards, parkways, or alleys, or any public highway. 2. The offense of possession of an open alcoholic beverage container in a motor vehicle is an infraction and shall not be reflected on any records maintained by the department of revenue. 3. As used in this section, the following terms mean: (1) "Open alcoholic beverage container", any bottle, can, or other receptacle that contains any amount of alcoholic beverage or (b) The contents of which are partially removed; (2) "Passenger area", the area designed to seat the driver and passengers while a motor vehicle is in operation and any area that is readily accessible to the driver or a passenger while in his …
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