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MI SB0465
MI SB0465Tobacco: licenses; requirement that a person hold a license to sell a nicotine or tobacco product at retail; create certain temporary exemptions to. Amends 1915 PA 31 (MCL 722.641 - 722.645) by adding sec. 1m. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0462'25
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Introduced
06/26/2025
06/26/2025
In Committee
12/18/2025
12/18/2025
Crossed Over
12/18/2025
12/18/2025
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
103rd Legislature
Bill Summary
A bill to amend 1915 PA 31, entitled"Youth tobacco act,"(MCL 722.641 to 722.645) by adding section 1i.
AI Summary
This bill creates a temporary exemption from licensing requirements for certain tobacco and nicotine product retailers who are in the process of obtaining a license. Specifically, a retailer can be exempt from licensing provisions if they file an affidavit with the state department confirming that they were selling nicotine or tobacco products legally before the new law took effect, have submitted a license application that is currently pending approval, and have not yet been granted a license. This exemption will automatically expire once the retailer's license application is no longer pending approval with the department. The bill is tied to another piece of legislation (Senate Bill 462) and will only take effect if that companion bill is also enacted into law. The purpose appears to be to provide a smooth transition for existing retailers as they adapt to new licensing requirements, ensuring they can continue to operate while their license application is being processed.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (8)
Joe Bellino (R)*,
Rosemary Bayer (D),
Mary Cavanagh (D),
Stephanie Chang (D),
John Cherry (D),
Dayna Polehanki (D),
Sam Singh (D),
Paul Wojno (D),
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Regulatory Reform (on 12/18/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-SB-0465 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: ANALYSIS AS PASSED BY THE SENATE | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billanalysis/Senate/pdf/2025-SFA-0462-U.pdf |
| BillText | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billengrossed/Senate/htm/2025-SEBS-0465.htm |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: SUMMARY OF BILL ON THIRD READING | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billanalysis/Senate/pdf/2025-SFA-0462-B.pdf |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: SUMMARY OF BILL REPORTED FROM COMMITTEE | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billanalysis/Senate/pdf/2025-SFA-0462-F.pdf |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: SUMMARY OF INTRODUCED BILL IN COMMITTEE | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billanalysis/Senate/pdf/2025-SFA-0462-G.pdf |
| BillText | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billintroduced/Senate/htm/2025-SIB-0465.htm |
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