Legislation that would allow bars to stay open until 4 a.m. has been re-introduced in the Michigan House.
Similar legislation was passed by state representatives last year, and won approval in a senate committee, but was not taken up by the full senate before the end of the session.
Sponsor Ryan Berman is a Republican from Commerce Township. He says local control is important.
“So it’s not statewide. It’s not broad, and it doesn’t go to 4 a.m. on day one. It’s those local communities that, if it’s a good fit for their community, with their resources, with their establishments, what their culture is, that they can opt in.”
Establishments choosing to opt in would need to apply for a late-night permit with the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
A state House committee is expected to consider the legislation Tuesday.