KANSAS CITY, Mo. — To-go alcohol sales in Kansas took another step toward permanency Wednesday.
The Kansas Senate passed a version of House Bill 2137 by a 31-8 vote.
The bill, which passed the Kansas House by a 122-2 margin on March 2, allows bars and restaurants with a liquor license to sell alcoholic drinks to go.
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, such sales were prohibited, but state law was suspended amid shutdown orders that closed bars and restaurants or restricted in-person dining.
To-go sales are permitted if the alcohol is in its original unopened container or resealed and placed in a tamper-proof, transparent bag.
Gov. Laura Kelly’s temporary order allowing to-go alcohol sales was set to expire March 31.
The Missouri Senate passed a similar bill Thursday. It now goes to the Missouri House.
