The Mississippi House has passed a bill that would end the state’s ban on Sunday spirits sales, bringing it a step closer to joining the majority of US states that permit seven-day alcohol trading.

House Bill 92, which now heads to the Senate, would allow local liquor retailers to open on Sundays if they choose. The move could boost state alcohol sales by up to $24.2m annually, according to industry estimates.

Support From The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States 

“Seven-day spirits sales give adult consumers increased convenience and the freedom to choose when to buy their favorite spirits products just like they already do for beer and wine,” said Corey Staniscia, DISCUS vice president of state government relations. “There are only six states still banning the retail sale of spirits on Sundays, and we applaud legislators for working to remove this outdated prohibition in Mississippi. We encourage the Senate to pass HB 92 in support of Mississippi consumers.”

The legislation aims to modernize Mississippi’s alcohol laws, putting spirits on equal footing with beer and wine sales. If passed, it would leave just five U.S. states with Sunday spirits sales bans.

Since 2002, 22 states have lifted restrictions on Sunday spirits sales. Alabama, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, and Utah are the other states that still maintain the prohibition-era restriction.

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