Trade: consumer goods and services; price cap on bottled water at mass entertainment venues; provide for. Amends sec. 3 of 1976 PA 331 (MCL 445.903) & adds sec. 3j.

Michigan House Bill 5373, introduced on December 16, 2025, aims to limit the price of bottled water sold at mass entertainment venues. The bill proposes amending the Michigan Consumer Protection Act to include a provision that would cap the price of bottled water at these venues, ensuring that consumers are not charged excessively for this essential commodity during events.

Supporters of HB5373 argue that the bill promotes consumer protection by preventing price gouging on bottled water at large entertainment events. They believe that implementing a price cap will make events more accessible and affordable for attendees, ensuring that basic necessities like water are reasonably priced.

Critics of HB5373 contend that imposing a price cap on bottled water could interfere with free market dynamics and potentially lead to unintended consequences, such as reduced availability or quality of bottled water at events. They argue that venue operators should have the autonomy to set prices based on operational costs and market demand.