Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB3327: Modifies provisions relating to the establishment of certain entertainment districts
Status: In committee, May 15, 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 introduced 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 bordering the Missouri river, and that: (a) Is located in any city with more than forty-six thousand but fewer than fiftyone 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 city; (3) "Portable bar", any bar, table, kiosk, cart, or stand that is not a permanent fixture and can be moved from place to place. 2. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter to the contrary, any person who possesses the qualifications required under this chapter, and who meets the requirements of and complies with the provisions of this chapter, may …