Missouri HB3162: Modifies provisions relating to the direct shipping of alcoholic beverages

What the bill says

From the introduced text:

SECOND REGULAR SESSION HOUSE BILL NO. 3162 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE SEITZ. 6994H.01I JOSEPH ENGLER, Chief Clerk To repeal section 311.185, RSMo, and to enact in lieu thereof one new section relating to direct shipping of alcoholic beverages. Section A. Section 311.185, RSMo, is repealed and one new section enacted in lieu thereof, to be known as section 311.185, to read as follows: 311.185. 1. As used in this section, the following terms mean: (1) "Alcoholic beverage", includes intoxicating liquor, spirituous liquor, spirits, distilled spirits, distilled alcohol, malt liquor, malt beverages, beer, or wine; (2) "Distilled alcohol", "distilled spirits", "spirituous liquor", or "spirits", includes rum, whiskey, gin, vodka, tequila, brandy, liqueur, and other liquors and all other preparation or mixtures for beverage purposes of a like character produced by distillation; (3) "Manufacturer", a wine manufacturer, winery, domestic winery, distillery, brewery, or microbrewery, as such terms are defined in this chapter, that is engaged in the production of alcoholic beverages; (4) "Undistilled alcohol", (b) "Malt beverages", the same meaning as defined in section 311.490; (c) "Malt liquor", the same meaning as defined in section 311.490; and (d) "Wine", a vinous beverage produced by fermentation of juices of grapes, berries, or other fruits, or a preparation of certain vegetables by fermentation, and containing alcohol not in excess of twenty-two percent …

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Sponsors

• Brian Seitz (R, 156) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. May 15, 2026: Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
2. February 3, 2026: Read Second Time (H)
3. February 2, 2026: Introduced and Read First Time (H)

Common questions

What is HB3162?

HB3162 is a bill in the Missouri Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Modifies provisions relating to the direct shipping of alcoholic beverages.

What is the status of HB3162?

In committee as of May 15, 2026. Latest action: Referred: Emerging Issues(H) (May 15, 2026).

Who sponsored HB3162?

Brian Seitz (R, 156).

Where is the official record for HB3162?

On the Missouri Legislature website: https://house.mo.gov/BillContent.aspx?bill=HB3162&year=2026&code=R