2023 House Bill 5241

Civil procedure: civil actions; action for medical monitoring for individuals exposed to a proven toxic substance; provide for.

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 20126 and 20140 (MCL 324.20126 and 324.20140), section 20126 as amended by 2014 PA 542 and section 20140 as amended by 2000 PA 254, and by adding section 20136.

Official record

AI Analysis – Experimental

Clarifies liability concerning the release or threat of release of hazardous substances, detailing the responsibilities of facility owners/operators, including those acquiring properties post-June 5, 1995.

Introduced in the House

Oct. 25, 2023

Introduced by Rep. Donavan McKinney (D-14) and 30 co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Jason Morgan (D-23), Jennifer Conlin (D-48), Kimberly Edwards (D-12), Reggie Miller (D-31), Jimmie Wilson (D-32), Veronica Paiz (D-11), Jaime Churches (D-27), Kelly Breen (D-21), Carol Glanville (D-84), Penelope Tsernoglou (D-75), Rachel Hood (D-81), Samantha Steckloff (D-19), Jason Hoskins (D-18), Noah Arbit (D-20), Sharon MacDonell (D-56), Phil Skaggs (D-80), Julie Brixie (D-73), Kara Hope (D-74), Denise Mentzer (D-61), Cynthia Neeley (D-70), Matt Koleszar (D-22), Dylan Wegela (D-26), Felicia Brabec (D-33), Joey Andrews (D-38), Stephanie Young (D-16), Jasper Martus (D-69), Emily Dievendorf (D-77), Regina Weiss (D-6), Abraham Aiyash (D-9) and Betsy Coffia (D-103)

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, Environment, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation