In Montana, home alcohol delivery is newly permitted for beer and table wine starting January 1, 2026, under House Bill 211, allowing licensed grocery stores and third-party services like DoorDash to deliver with ID verification, age checks, and restrictions to licensed hours.
Delivery Rules
Deliveries require original packaging, no liquor allowed, and for some licensees (like restaurants), must accompany food where alcohol value does not exceed food costs. Drivers need a Third-Party Alcohol Delivery License, be 21+, and have no recent felonies or DUIs.
Happy Hour Regulations
Montana bans traditional happy hours promoting discounted drinks to curb overconsumption; instead, all-beverage licensees may offer two-for-one deals or daily specials but cannot advertise time-limited price cuts. Bars close at 2 a.m., with local variations.
These rules modernize access while prioritizing safety through verification and limits.
SOURCE
[1](https://www.adultbeveragealliance.org/montana-residents-can-now-get-beer-and-wine-delivered-to-their-door/)
[2](https://www.krtv.com/news/montana-and-regional-news/montana-greenlights-third-party-alcohol-delivery)
[3](https://www.liquorexam.com/blog/montana_alcohol_delivery_license_how_bartenders_and_drivers_can_get_certified_for_beer_and_wine_delivery)
[4](https://revenuefiles.mt.gov/files/ABCD/Alcoholic-Beverage-Control-Publications/Fact-Sheets/Alcohol-Delivery.pdf)
[5](https://dojmt.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Guidance-for-Governors-Directive.pdf)
