HB 5472 Michigan House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Tobacco: distribution; name and address of out-of-state purchaser; allow to be placed on the largest unit of packaging. Amends sec. 6 of 1993 PA 327 (MCL 205.426).

HB 5472 amends Michigan's Tobacco Products Tax Act (MCL 205.426) to allow the name and address of out-of-state tobacco purchasers to be placed on the largest unit of packaging instead of requiring separate written statements. This change directly affects tobacco manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers, and other businesses that handle tobacco products and must maintain transaction records. The key provision simplifies record-keeping by eliminating the need for separate documentation for purchaser information, as long as it appears on the primary packaging unit. The amendment applies to all tobacco product transactions where purchasers are located outside Michigan.
Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Jun 2026
House Passage
Jun 2026
Senate Passage
Jun 2026
Governor
Introduced Jan 22, 2026 Last action Jun 16, 2026
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House Introduced Bill As Passed by the House · 5 edits · Jun 10, 2026
MODERATE
This bill significantly expands record-keeping requirements for tobacco sellers, mandating that records be kept for 4 years instead of the previous shorter duration. It introduces new rules for shipping containers, requiring specific markings on non-cigarette products and strict procedures for marking devices. The bill also clarifies liability for unmarked products and creates a specific exemption for retailers delivering tobacco directly to consumers.
Scope change
The bill broadens the scope of record-keeping obligations to include specific details like delivery dates and trade names, extends the retention period for all records to 4 years, and adds new requirements for shipping containers and transporters.
REQUIREMENT

Extended the mandatory retention period for all tobacco records from an unspecified or shorter timeframe to exactly 4 years from the date of purchase.

Added new requirements for shipping containers of non-cigarette tobacco to bear specific markings identifying the first purchaser or other department-prescribed marks.

Created a new exemption allowing retailers to transport tobacco to consumers without a transporter license, provided the consumer paid in full and the retailer has proper documentation.

Mandated that wholesalers and unclassified acquirers obtain prior approval to use mechanical devices for applying shipping markings and must return these devices immediately upon license revocation.

ENFORCEMENT

Established a legal presumption that unmarked tobacco products are contraband subject to seizure and forfeiture, and clarified that the burden of proof lies with the seller if records are missing.

Floor votes · House Jun 10, 2026

How they voted

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

Actions timeline

Total actions
13
Key actions
3
Committee
4
Jun 16, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY AFFAIRS
upper
Jun 16, 2026
Upper · Passed
PASSED BY HOUSE WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT
upper
Jun 10, 2026
Lower · Passed
passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #196 Yeas 70 Nays 35 Excused 0 Not Voting 5
lower
Jun 4, 2026
Committee
referred to second reading
lower
Jun 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
reported with recommendation without amendment
lower
Jan 22, 2026
Committee
referred to Committee on Regulatory Reform
lower
Jan 22, 2026
Introduced
introduced by Representative Rep. Joseph Aragona
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Joe Aragona
RRepublican
MI
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