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HB 5060

Occupations: individual licensing and registration; licensing of bouncers; provide for. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5061'25

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Greg Alexander and 6 co-sponsors

Michigan bill creates new state licensing requirements for bouncers to establish consistent occupational standards across venues, affecting workers and hospitality businesses.

bill electronically reproduced 09/26/2025
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Bill Summary · HB 5060

Legislative bill overview

HB 5060 creates a new licensing and registration framework for bouncers in Michigan, establishing state-level occupational requirements where none previously existed. The bill is tied to HB 5061, indicating companion legislation that likely addresses complementary regulatory details or enforcement mechanisms.

Why is this important

Currently, bouncer qualifications vary widely by individual establishments or municipalities, creating inconsistent safety standards across venues. Standardized state licensing could improve workplace safety, customer protection, and professionalism in the security industry, though it also represents a new regulatory burden on businesses and workers.

Potential points of contention

  • Small business impact: Independent bars and smaller venues may face compliance costs and administrative burdens they currently don't experience
  • Training and certification costs: New licensing requirements could create barriers to entry for workers and raise operational costs for establishments
  • Scope ambiguity: The definition of who qualifies as a "bouncer" and whether licensing applies to all security personnel or specific roles remains unclear from the bill title

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

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