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SB 299

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 secs. 5753, 5755, 5757, 5759 & 5761 to pt. 57A. TIE BAR WITH: SB 298'25

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

Michigan establishes a PFAS health screening pilot program to assess contamination effects on participants while leaving cleanup responsibility and funding mechanisms undefined.

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Bill Summary · SB 299

Legislative bill overview

SB 299 establishes a pilot program in Michigan to screen participants for PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly called "forever chemicals") and assess health effects. The bill amends the Michigan Public Health Code by adding five new sections to create the framework for this health monitoring initiative, and is tied to companion bill SB 298.

Why is this important

PFAS contamination is a growing public health concern in Michigan and nationally, with these chemicals detected in drinking water, soil, and human blood. A screening and assessment pilot could provide crucial data on health impacts, identify affected populations, and potentially inform future environmental and health policy responses in the state.

Potential points of contention

  • Program scope and funding: The bill doesn't specify how many participants will be enrolled, which communities will be selected, or what the budget will be—raising questions about whether this is a meaningful assessment or merely symbolic
  • PFAS source accountability: No clear mechanism to hold polluters responsible; the bill focuses on individual screening rather than mandating cleanup of contaminated sites or industrial regulation
  • Privacy and data use: The bill doesn't detail how sensitive health screening data will be protected, stored, or potentially shared with federal agencies or researchers

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

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