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This bill establishes a pilot program to study the effects of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS), a group of chemical compounds known for their persistence in the environment and potential health risks. The Michigan Department of Health will create a grant program to fund a research institution to conduct a comprehensive study on PFAS levels in human blood. The selected research institution must be an R1 doctoral university with a high research activity level and must obtain informed consent from participants, use hospital reference laboratories for blood sample collection, and coordinate with the state department. The program will run for up to 5 years and requires annual reporting to legislative committees, including details about the number of subjects tested and a final report summarizing the program's impact and potential recommendations for PFAS-related legislation. Additionally, the bill creates a dedicated PFAS Pilot Program Fund in the state treasury to support the research, allows primary care physicians to refer potential participants, mandates the development of an educational pamphlet about PFAS, and permits the department to create implementing rules. The bill is tied to another piece of legislation (Senate Bill 298) and will only take effect if that bill is also enacted.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-SB-0299