HB5708

Liquor: other; identification allowed to verify age to purchase alcohol; expand. Amends sec. 701 of 1998 PA 58 (MCL 436.1701).

Introduced·3/10/26
Introduced Text

Expands acceptable forms of identification to verify age for alcohol purchases in Michigan.

This bill amends Michigan law to allow the use of secure identity verification devices, in addition to existing forms of identification, to verify the age of individuals purchasing alcohol. It specifies that these devices must electronically scan a biometric to verify age and identity. The bill also outlines penalties for selling alcohol to minors and procedures for undercover operations involving minors. It mandates that a sign describing these provisions and penalties be posted conspicuously in retail establishments.

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Where it stands

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

Reported With Recommendation Without Amendment

15 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Mar 12

9:00 AM

House Regulatory Reform

History

Mar 12

House

Reported With Recommendation Without Amendment

Mar 12

House

Referred To Second Reading

Mar 11

House

Bill Electronically Reproduced 03/10/2026