Oklahoma lawmakers are expected to consider third-party delivery of alcohol. (Getty Images) (This image cannot be republished unless you have a Getty subscription.)
OKLAHOMA CITY – Lawmakers next session will consider legalizing third-party delivery of alcohol.
The Senate Business and Commerce Committee on Tuesday held an interim study on allowing third-party entities like Uber, DoorDash and Shipt to deliver alcohol.
“I hope the liquor stores and shippers can continue to negotiate, and hopefully we could get something across the finish line next session,” said Sen. Bill Coleman, R-Ponca City.
Coleman is chairman of the committee and requested the study.
Currently, liquor stores can deliver, Coleman said. State law also allows Oklahomans to pick up cocktails at restaurants to take home.
Shipt is a company that delivers groceries to homes.
“Right now, Shipt customers are not able to add alcohol delivery to their orders, taking away the convenience they’ve come to know and expect,” said Mark Smith, Shipt state and local government affairs director.