2021 House Bill 4516 / Public Act 55

Make marijuana store liable for harm caused by banned sales

Introduced in the House

March 16, 2021

Introduced by Rep. Jim Lilly (R-89)

To permit lawsuits against a medical marijuana provider that sells to an individual who is younger than age 21 years or visibly intoxicated, if this results in harm to another individual.

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

May 11, 2021

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

May 27, 2021

Passed in the House 102 to 6 (details)

Received in the Senate

June 2, 2021

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

June 17, 2021

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 24, 2021

Amendment offered by Sen. Jeff Irwin (D-18)

To establish that if signed into law the bill will go into effect 90 days later.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 35 to 0 (details)

To permit lawsuits against a medical marijuana provider that sells to an individual who is younger than age 21 years or visibly intoxicated, if this results in harm to another individual.

Received in the House

June 24, 2021

Passed in the House 102 to 6 (details)

To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.

Signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

July 13, 2021