Bill > SB0386

This bill amends Michigan's Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act to create a new legal pathway for individuals to seek medical monitoring when they have been exposed to toxic substances, even if they do not currently have a diagnosed injury or disease. The bill allows individuals to file a cause of action for medical monitoring if they can demonstrate through evidence that they were exposed to a hazardous substance at a rate significantly higher than the general population, have an increased risk of contracting a serious disease, and require medical testing beyond standard screenings. To qualify, the responsible party must have employed at least five full-time employees at the time of the hazardous substance release. If medical monitoring is awarded, the court will direct the payment to a supervised medical monitoring program administered by health professionals with expertise in hazardous substance exposure. The bill also allows for the action to be brought as a class action and provides that any awarded medical monitoring costs must include reasonable attorney fees. Importantly, this provision is intended to be the exclusive remedy for individuals seeking medical monitoring due to hazardous substance exposure, while preserving their right to seek additional damages if a disease later manifests. The bill defines key terms like "exposure," "disease," and "medical monitoring" to provide clarity in its application.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-SB-0386