The proposed bill aims to amend the Public Health Code by introducing a series of new sections focused on establishing a pilot program to assess the levels and effects of PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) in the blood of qualified study participants in Michigan. The Department of Health will administer a grant program to research institutions for conducting this pilot program, which includes specific requirements for grant applications, such as providing a detailed summary of the proposed program and obtaining informed consent from participants. The pilot program is set to conclude within five years of the selected institution's approval, and the department is tasked with reporting on the program's progress and outcomes to legislative committees.

Additionally, the bill establishes the PFAS pilot program fund, which will be used to finance the grants and reimburse testing costs associated with the pilot program. The fund will be managed by the state treasurer, who will oversee the investment of its assets. The bill also mandates the development of educational materials regarding PFAS and allows the department to create rules for implementing these new provisions. Overall, the legislation seeks to enhance public health research and awareness regarding the impacts of PFAS in Michigan.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 333.1101, 333.25211