HB 5343 Michigan House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Liquor: spirits; definition of mixed spirit drink; modify. Amends sec. 109 of 1998 PA 58 (MCL 436.1109).

HB 5343 amends Michigan's liquor control law to change the definition of "mixed spirit drink" for certain products sold in metal cans. Specifically, it raises the allowable alcohol content from 13.5% to 18% by volume for drinks meeting strict container requirements (metal cans under 24 ounces with specific closure features). This change directly affects mixed spirit drink manufacturers and out-of-state sellers who produce or sell these beverages in compliant containers. The modification allows for higher-alcohol content products under the same packaging rules, streamlining regulations for this category of beverages.
Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2026
House Passage
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
Governor
Introduced Dec 10, 2025 Last action Mar 17, 2026
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As Passed by the House Substitute (H-1) · 2 edits
MINOR
The document changed from a legislative bill text to a webpage listing all bills in the Michigan Rules Committee. The original bill text defining 'manufacture' and 'mixed spirit drink' was removed, while a list of other bills currently under review was added. This change indicates the bill has moved from its initial drafting stage to a committee review stage where it is listed alongside other pending legislation.
Scope change
The document's scope shifted entirely from the specific text of HB 5343 to a general index of all bills currently in the Rules Committee.
DEFINITION

Removed the specific legal definitions for 'manufacture', 'manufacturer', and 'mixed spirit drink' that were part of the original bill text.

TECHNICAL

Added a full list of other bills currently being reviewed by the Rules Committee, replacing the original bill content.

Floor votes · House Mar 12, 2026

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
16
Key actions
6
Committee
5
Mar 17, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY AFFAIRS
upper
Mar 17, 2026
Upper · Passed
PASSED BY HOUSE WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT
upper
Mar 12, 2026
Lower · Passed
passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #91 Yeas 82 Nays 22 Excused 0 Not Voting 6
lower
Mar 11, 2026
Lower · Passed
substitute (H-1) adopted
lower
Feb 26, 2026
Committee
referred to second reading
lower
Feb 26, 2026
Lower · Passed
reported with recommendation with substitute (H-1)
lower
Feb 19, 2026
Lower · Passed
recommendation concurred in
lower
Feb 19, 2026
Lower · Passed
reported with recommendation for referral to Committee on Rules with substitute (H-1)
lower
Dec 10, 2025
Committee
referred to Committee on Regulatory Reform
lower
Dec 10, 2025
Introduced
introduced by Representative Rep. Joseph Aragona
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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