Bill > HB5061

This bill amends Michigan's liquor control code to add a requirement that bouncers employed by on-premises liquor licensees must complete positional asphyxiation training. The bill builds upon existing regulations for server training programs by introducing a new provision that specifically mandates safety training for bouncers, which is defined according to the Joshua Conant Act. The legislation maintains the existing framework of server training programs, which include comprehensive educational requirements for alcohol service employees, such as identifying stages of intoxication, understanding legal consequences of serving alcohol to minors or intoxicated individuals, and recognizing potential illegal activities. The bill also continues to outline the process for designating "responsible vendors" - liquor licensees who meet specific training and compliance standards - and establishes detailed curriculum requirements for server training programs. The new bouncer training requirement appears to be an additional safety measure aimed at preventing potential harm during interactions with patrons, though the specific details of the positional asphyxiation training are not elaborated in the bill text. Importantly, the bill is tied to another piece of legislation (House Bill 5060) and will only take effect if that companion bill is also enacted into law.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-5061