The bill amends the Public Health Code to establish a pilot program aimed at assessing the levels and effects of PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) in the blood of qualified study participants in Michigan. It mandates the creation of a grant program administered by the department to fund research institutions that will conduct this pilot program. The bill outlines the application process for grants, the criteria for research institutions to qualify, and the requirements for obtaining informed consent from study participants. Additionally, it stipulates that the pilot program must conclude within five years of the selection of a research institution and requires the department to submit annual reports on the program's progress and a final report summarizing its impact.

Furthermore, the bill establishes the PFAS pilot program fund within the state treasury, detailing how funds will be managed and allocated for the pilot program, including grants to research institutions and reimbursements for testing costs. It also mandates the development of educational materials regarding PFAS in consultation with relevant stakeholders. The department is granted the authority to promulgate rules necessary for the implementation of this part of the law. The enactment of this bill is contingent upon the passage of Senate Bill No. 298.

Statutes affected:
Senate Introduced Bill: 333.1101, 333.25211