2022 House Bill 5696 / Public Act 122

Let minors age 16 stock liquor store shelves

Introduced in the House

Jan. 26, 2022

Introduced by Rep. Stephanie Young (D-8)

To permit minors age 16 and up to stock shelves and do related functions in a business that manufactures or sells liquor. Current law prohibits this for anyone under age 18.

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 86 to 17 (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 permit minors age 16 and up to stock shelves and do related functions in a business that manufactures or sells liquor. Current law prohibits this for anyone under age 18.

Signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

June 29, 2022