2022 House Bill 5726 / Public Act 123

Revise restrictions on minors working in liquor industry

Introduced in the House

Feb. 9, 2022

Introduced by Rep. Pat Outman (R-70)

To amend a Youth Employment Standards Act so as to allow a work permit to be issued for a minor age 16 or 17 to work for an alcoholic beverage “distributor”.

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

March 15, 2022

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

March 24, 2022

Passed in the House 84 to 19 (details)

Received in the Senate

April 12, 2022

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

May 26, 2022

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 16, 2022

Passed in the Senate 34 to 1 (details)

To amend a Youth Employment Standards Act so as to allow a work permit to be issued for a minor age 16 or 17 to work for an alcoholic beverage “distributor”.

Signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

June 29, 2022