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HB 6114

Agriculture: pesticides; use of herbicides that contain paraquat dichloride; prohibit. Amends 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.101 - 324.90106) by adding subpt. 3 to pt. 147.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Kelly Breen and 24 co-sponsors

Prohibits sales after 12/1/2027 and uses after 12/1/2028 of paraquat dichloride herbicides, establishing a fund and cost‑share program to transition farms to alternatives.

bill electronically reproduced 06/18/2026
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Bill Summary · HB 6114

Overview

HB 6114 (2025-2026, Michigan) would ban the sale and use of herbicides containing paraquat dichloride over a defined phase-in period, and create a dedicated Paraquat Dichloride Fund to support transition away from paraquat. The bill adds Subpart 3 to Part 147 of Michigan’s Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (1994 PA 451).

Purpose and intent

  • To eliminate paraquat dichloride from agricultural herbicide use in Michigan.
  • To provide a structured transition program for agricultural operations to move to safer or alternative products, including financial assistance and disposal support.
  • To establish regulatory and funding mechanisms to implement the transition and inform stakeholders about alternatives.

Key provisions and changes

Prohibition timeline

  • Prohibition on sale: Beginning December 1, 2027, no person may sell an herbicide that contains paraquat dichloride.
  • Prohibition on use: Beginning December 1, 2028, no person may use as an herbicide a product that contains paraquat dichloride.

Paraquat Dichloride Fund

  • A Paraquat Dichloride Fund is created in the state treasury. The State Treasurer may accept money/assets from any source for deposit into the fund and is responsible for its investment. Funds not expended in a fiscal year remain in the fund (do not lapse to the general fund). The Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) administers the fund for auditing purposes.

Cost-share and transition program

  • The department (EGLE) must implement a cost-share program funded by the Paraquat Dichloride Fund to assist agricultural operations in transitioning away from paraquat.
  • The program may cover:
    • Grants to offset costs of transitioning to alternative products, processes, or equipment.
    • Information and resources on alternatives and the cost-share program.
    • A buy-back component to safely dispose of existing paraquat-containing products from agricultural operations.
  • The department will promulgate rules under the Administrative Procedures Act to govern:
    • Eligibility and selection criteria for grants.
    • Application requirements.
    • Eligible alternative products, processes, and equipment.
    • Buy-back procedures for disposal of paraquat-containing products.
  • Information about the program must be made available on the department’s website.

Enforcement and penalties

  • Violating the paraquat prohibition sections (sale or use) may result in a civil fine of up to $10,000.
  • Violations may be prosecuted by the county prosecutor where the violation occurred or by the Attorney General.

Who is affected

  • Agricultural producers and operations that rely on herbicides containing paraquat dichloride.
  • Retailers and distributors of paraquat-containing herbicides (restricted from selling after 2027).
  • EGLE (administration of the fund, oversight of the cost-share program, and provision of information).
  • County prosecutors and the Attorney General (enforcement of penalties).

Timelines and procedural notes

  • 2027-12-01: Prohibition on sale of paraquat-containing herbicides begins.
  • 2028-12-01: Prohibition on use of paraquat-containing herbicides begins.
  • Ongoing: Administration of the Paraquat Dichloride Fund, development of cost-share program rules, and dissemination of information.
  • Annual: Fund management, potential carryover of funds, and enforcement actions as needed.

Potential impact

  • Reduction or elimination of paraquat dichloride use in Michigan agriculture over time.
  • Financial assistance to farmers to adopt safer alternatives or technologies, potentially accelerating adoption of non-paraquat weed control methods.
  • Establishment of a formal disposal/buy-back mechanism to prevent improper disposal and reduce environmental and safety risks associated with paraquat.
  • Creation of a regulatory framework with penalties to deter continued sale or use after the effective dates.

If you’d like, I can compare this bill to current state regulations on paraquat or outline potential implementation challenges for the fund and cost-share program.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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