HB 1859·MO·house
Establishes the offense of possession of an open alcoholic beverage container in a motor vehicle
FailedFiled Dec 1, 2025
Sponsor: Steve Butz (D)
Latest Action
Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
May 15, 2026
Summary
The bill would criminalize possessing an open alcoholic beverage container in the passenger area of any motor vehicle traveling on public roads. It treats the violation as an infraction that does not appear on the Department of Revenue’s records. The rule applies to drivers and passengers, with exemptions for public‑transport vehicles and motor homes.
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