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HB 6193

Liquor: licenses; quota limitations for certain licenses; eliminate. Amends 1998 PA 58 (MCL 436.1101 - 436.2303) by adding sec. 510.

2023-2024 Regular Session Introduced by Phil Skaggs

Michigan bill would eliminate quota limits on certain liquor licenses to increase retail competition and potentially expand alcohol sales locations statewide.

bill electronically reproduced 11/26/2024
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Bill Summary · HB 6193

Legislative bill overview

HB 6193 proposes to amend Michigan's liquor licensing law by eliminating quota limitations on certain types of liquor licenses. The bill adds Section 510 to the Michigan Liquor and Cannabis Regulatory Agency's governing statute, though the specific details of which license types are affected and what the new regulatory framework would be are not detailed in this summary.

Why is this important

Liquor license quotas restrict the number of establishments that can legally sell alcohol in a given area, functioning as a form of market protection. Eliminating these quotas could increase competition in the alcohol retail market, potentially lower consumer prices, and generate additional tax revenue for the state—but could also saturate certain communities with additional drinking establishments.

Potential points of contention

  • Economic impact on existing businesses: Current license holders benefit from limited competition; removing quotas could devalue existing licenses and reduce their market advantage
  • Community concerns: Neighborhoods may worry about increased alcohol outlet density, which research links to higher rates of alcohol-related harm, public health issues, and social disorder
  • Implementation clarity: The bill language provides minimal detail about which license categories are affected, transition rules, or how local governments retain zoning authority alongside state-level quota removal

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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