Temporarily extends the hours during which liquor may be sold by the drink

SB 735 temporarily allows licensed bars and restaurants in Missouri to sell alcohol by the drink 24 hours a day during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Tournament (June 11-July 19, 2026), extending beyond standard hours. Licensed establishments can operate continuously without new permits or state approval, though local governments may opt out of the extension or set minimum operating hours via ordinance. The bill explicitly overrides standard alcohol sales laws for this period but does not require local jurisdictions to adopt the extended hours. The temporary change expires on July 20, 2026.