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SB 298

Health: screening; pilot program to assess the effects of PFAS on certain participants; provide for. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding pt. 57A. TIE BAR WITH: SB 299'25

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Mark Huizenga and 1 co-sponsor

Michigan establishes a PFAS exposure screening pilot program to assess health effects in affected populations and inform future public health policy responses.

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Bill Summary · SB 298

Legislative bill overview

SB 298 establishes a pilot program in Michigan to screen certain participants for exposure to PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), commonly known as "forever chemicals." The bill amends Michigan's public health code and is tied to companion legislation (SB 299) that likely addresses related regulatory or remediation measures. The screening program would assess health effects and exposure levels among designated populations.

Why is this important

PFAS contamination is a significant public health concern in Michigan, where the chemicals have been found in drinking water supplies, groundwater, and fish populations. A pilot program could identify affected individuals, establish baseline health data, and inform future public health interventions or regulatory responses. This represents a proactive state-level approach to an environmental health issue that disproportionately affects certain geographic areas and communities.

Potential points of contention

  • Program scope and funding: Questions about which populations qualify for screening, how many participants will be included, and which agency bears the cost of screening and follow-up care
  • Data privacy and liability concerns: How health and exposure data will be protected, whether results trigger mandatory reporting to regulators or water utilities, and potential liability exposure for entities identified as contamination sources
  • Coordination with federal efforts: Potential overlap with EPA PFAS regulations and unclear relationship between state pilot results and federal remediation requirements; tiered approach may create confusion about responsibility

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

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