2017 House Bill 5175 / 2018 Public Act 40

Let more liquor licensees fill beer “growlers”

Introduced in the House

Oct. 25, 2017

Introduced by Rep. Tommy Brann (R-77)

To expand the types of liquor license holders allowed to refill clearly labeled “growlers” (sealable containers of up to one gallon) with beer for consumption off-premises.

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

Nov. 8, 2017

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Dec. 6, 2017

Passed in the House 109 to 1 (details)

Received in the Senate

Dec. 12, 2017

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

Feb. 13, 2018

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0

To expand the types of liquor license holders allowed to refill clearly labeled “growlers” (sealable containers of up to one gallon) with beer for consumption off-premises.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Feb. 28, 2018