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City attorney alerts council to state law allowing 24-hour alcohol sales during World Cup; council may opt out
Summary
The city attorney briefed the council on House Bill 1041, a state law permitting 24-hour liquor sales in Missouri during the 2026 World Cup unless cities pass an ordinance to opt out; council asked staff to gather business input before deciding whether to opt out.
The Olivette City Council was briefed Oct. 14 on House Bill 1041, legislation enacted by the Missouri Legislature that allows holders of liquor licenses to operate 24 hours a day during the 2026 FIFA World Cup unless a municipality opts out by ordinance.
The city attorney said the law applies for the six-week World Cup period and that cities may pass an ordinance to require their bars and restaurants to maintain normal operating hours during that period. "If you wanted to opt out, which would require your bars and restaurants to keep the same operating hours that they normally do, you would pass an ordinance providing for that," the city attorney said.
Council members asked whether a middle ground (such as limited extended hours) is possible; the city attorney said the legislation allows cities to tailor local hours. Council requested staff outreach to local businesses to determine interest before returning to council with a recommendation.
No ordinance or formal action was taken Oct. 14; council direction was limited to asking staff to consult with local establishments and discuss the issue with neighboring municipalities as appropriate.
