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MichiganHB 41222025-2026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET
Food: cottage food operation; certain requirements for cottage food operations and cottage food products; modify. Amends secs. 1105, 1111 & 4102 of 2000 PA 92 (MCL 289.1105 et seq.). Last Action: assigned PA 51'25
Sponsored By: Gregory Alexander (Republican)
Became Law
Food: cottage food operationFood: other
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Direct sales only, limited online orders
You must sell directly to consumers. Consignment and wholesale sales are not allowed. You may sell online, by mail, or use delivery apps only if buyers can directly interact with you before the sale (in person or a live two-way meeting). Online, mail, or third‑party deliveries must be to buyers in Michigan only.
Sales caps for home food businesses
Annual gross sales are capped at $50,000 per person at a domestic residence. If your products sell for $250 or more per unit, your cap is $75,000. These caps apply until October 1, 2026. The department can ask to see sales records. Starting October 1, 2026, the department may adjust the caps each year for inflation using a Detroit CPI three-year average; the factor must be at least 1.00.
No license for home food businesses
Cottage food operations do not need a state food license or routine evaluations. You are not required to meet the federal food code for licensing. You must still follow rules against adulterated or unsafe food. Other state, federal, and local laws still apply, and the department can enforce safety rules.
Who qualifies and what you can sell
You qualify as a cottage food operation only if you make or package food in the kitchen of your primary home in Michigan. You may sell low‑risk foods like jams, jellies, dried fruit, candy, cereal, granola, dry mixes, vinegar, dried herbs, and baked goods. You may not sell high‑risk items like most canned foods, canned low‑acid or acidified vegetables (including salsa), meat or poultry, milk products, bottled drinks, or home‑made ice, or foods regulated under 21 CFR parts 108, 113, or 114. You must store all cottage food products only at your primary home.
Clear labels required on cottage foods
You must prepackage items before sale and include a label. Labels must show your business name and address, or your business name, phone, and MSU registration number if registered. Labels must list the product name, ingredients by weight, net weight or volume, and allergen info. If you make a nutrition claim, you must follow federal rules. Labels must also say: "Made in a home kitchen that has not been inspected by the Michigan department of agriculture and rural development." This statement must be at least 11‑point font and easy to read.
Optional MSU registration and small fee
You may register with the MSU Product Center if it runs a program. MSU may charge a one‑time fee up to $50 and will issue a registration number you can use on labels. MSU must share records with the department if asked. Your registration information is private and not subject to Michigan’s FOIA.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Gregory Alexander
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Alabas Farhat
Democratic • House
Angela Rigas
Republican • House
Brian BeGole
Republican • House
Carrie Rheingans
Democratic • House
Curtis VanderWall
Republican • House
David Prestin
Republican • House
Denise Mentzer
Democratic • House
Douglas Wozniak
Republican • House
Emily Dievendorf
Democratic • House
Erin Byrnes
Democratic • House
Gina Johnsen
Republican • House
Gregory Markkanen
Republican • House
Jaime Greene
Republican • House
James DeSana
Republican • House
Jamie Thompson
Republican • House
Jason Morgan
Democratic • House
Jennifer Wortz
Republican • House
Jerry Neyer
Republican • House
Jimmie Wilson
Democratic • House
Joseph Pavlov
Republican • House
Karl Bohnak
Republican • House
Luke Meerman
Republican • House
Matt Bierlein
Republican • House
Nancy Jenkins-Arno
Republican • House
Pat Outman
Republican • House
Reggie Miller
Democratic • House
Tim Kelly
Republican • House
Tom Kunse
Republican • House
Veronica Paiz
Democratic • House
Will Snyder
Democratic • House
William Bruck
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 12/18/2025
PASSED
Yes: 35 • No: 0 • Other: 2
House vote • 12/18/2025
roll call
Yes: 86 • No: 2 • Other: 22
House vote • 4/22/2025
passed; given immediate effect
Yes: 101 • No: 7 • Other: 2
Actions Timeline
assigned PA 51'25
12/31/2025Housefiled with Secretary of State 12/23/2025 11:54 AM
12/31/2025Houseapproved by the Governor 12/23/2025 10:24 AM
12/31/2025Housepresented to the Governor 12/22/2025 01:42 PM
12/23/2025Housebill ordered enrolled
12/18/2025Housefull title agreed to
12/18/2025Houseroll call Roll Call #375 Yeas 86 Nays 2 Excused 0 Not Voting 22
12/18/2025HouseSenate amendment(s) concurred in
12/18/2025rule suspended
12/18/2025Houselaid over one day under the rules
12/18/2025Housereturned from Senate with amendment(s) with full title
12/18/2025HouseRETURNED TO HOUSE
12/18/2025HouseINSERTED FULL TITLE
12/18/2025SenatePASSED ROLL CALL # 356 YEAS 35 NAYS 0 EXCUSED 2 NOT VOTING 0
12/18/2025SenatePLACED ON IMMEDIATE PASSAGE
12/18/2025SenateRULES SUSPENDED
12/18/2025SenatePLACED ON ORDER OF THIRD READING WITH AMENDMENT(S)
12/18/2025SenateAMENDMENT(S) CONCURRED IN
12/18/2025SenateREPORTED BY COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FAVORABLY WITH AMENDMENT(S)
12/18/2025SenateRULES SUSPENDED FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION
12/16/2025SenatePLACED ON ORDER OF GENERAL ORDERS
12/16/2025SenateDISCHARGE COMMITTEE APPROVED
12/16/2025SenateREFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY AFFAIRS
4/29/2025SenatePASSED BY HOUSE WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT
4/29/2025Housetransmitted
4/22/2025House
Bill Text
Public Act
12/23/2025
As Passed by the House
12/18/2025
As Passed by the Senate
12/18/2025
House Concurred
12/18/2025
Introduced
2/25/2025
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