Bill
HB 5086
Overview: HB 5086, Taxation: tobacco; the tobacco products tax act; repeal. Repeals 1993 PA 327 (MCL 205.421 - 205.436). The bill was electronically reproduced on 09/26/2025 and in
Overview: HB 5086, Taxation: tobacco; the tobacco products tax act; repeal. Repeals 1993 PA 327 (MCL 205.421 - 205.436). The bill was electronically reproduced on 09/26/2025 and introduced on March 13, 2025.
Purpose and Intent: The main purpose of this bill is to repeal the Tobacco Products Tax Act of 1993, which imposed taxes on the sale of tobacco products in Michigan.
Key Provisions:
- Repeals the Tobacco Products Tax Act of 1993 in its entirety
- Eliminates the taxes and regulatory framework for the sale of tobacco products in the state
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Tobacco retailers and wholesalers would no longer be subject to the state's tobacco tax and reporting requirements
- Consumers of tobacco products may see a decrease in prices due to the elimination of the state tax
- The state government would lose the revenue generated from the tobacco tax, which was previously used for various public health and education programs
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
The bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process, having been electronically reproduced on 09/26/2025. The next step would be for the bill to be referred to a committee for further consideration and potential amendments before being voted on by the full legislature.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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