2024 House Bill 6174

Water supply: quality and standards; access to safe drinking water; require when a water source tests positive for polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding sections 12722, 12723, and 12724.

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The legislation mandates notification and provision of resources to private well owners and nearby residents when PFAS contamination exceeds safe levels, and establishes a voluntary registry for testing notifications.

Introduced in the House

Nov. 26, 2024

Introduced by Rep. Phil Skaggs (D-80) and five co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Natalie Price (D-5), Rachel Hood (D-81), Penelope Tsernoglou (D-75), Mai Xiong (D-13) and Carrie Rheingans (D-47)

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