Bill > HB5027

This bill amends the Michigan Liquor Control Code to modify language related to server training programs and responsible vendor designations, primarily focusing on updating terminology and expanding training requirements for alcohol service personnel. The bill makes several key changes, including replacing the phrase "prostitution" with "commercial sexual activity" in the list of prohibited activities that servers should be trained to identify, adjusting language around on-premises licensing, and clarifying administrative procedures for server training programs. The bill requires that new and existing on-premises alcohol licensees provide server training to their employees within 60 days of hiring, covering comprehensive topics such as identifying intoxication stages, understanding alcohol content, recognizing fraudulent identification, and understanding legal consequences of alcohol service violations. The legislation establishes a framework for administrators and instructors to develop and deliver approved server training programs, with the Michigan Liquor Control Commission overseeing certification and compliance. Licensees can be designated as "responsible vendors" if they meet specific training and compliance standards, and they can lose this designation if they are found to have violated alcohol service regulations. The bill will take effect 90 days after enactment and is tied to the passage of a companion House Bill.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-5027