Bill > HB4767

This bill establishes a comprehensive statewide microplastics research and monitoring plan for Michigan, focusing on understanding the impact of microplastics in the Great Lakes ecosystem. The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy will develop this plan in consultation with research institutions like Michigan State University and the University of Michigan, with the goal of assessing the occurrence and effects of microplastics on human and animal health. The plan must include strategies for identifying ecological and economic impacts, methods for sampling and detecting microplastics using recognized scientific standards, and a baseline assessment of microplastic concentrations in the Great Lakes. Key components include investigating microplastic sources, developing research objectives, creating an impact assessment framework, and recommending policy changes and solutions to reduce microplastic introduction. The department is required to submit the research plan to the legislature by July 1, 2026, and a implementation report by January 30, 2029, with the goal of adopting and implementing the plan by July 1, 2028, contingent on available funding. The bill defines microplastics as solid plastic particles less than 5 millimeters in size, excluding naturally occurring polymers, and aims to provide a comprehensive approach to understanding and mitigating microplastic pollution.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-4767