This bill amends the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act by adding a new subpart focused on the regulation of plastic microbeads. It defines key terms such as "air care product," "cleaning product," "personal care product," and "plastic microbead," establishing a framework for the prohibition of these microbeads in consumer products. Specifically, starting January 1, 2026, the bill prohibits the manufacture, sale, or distribution of materials containing plastic microbeads, with a further restriction on personal care and cleaning products beginning January 1, 2027, unless the microbead content is less than 1 part per million by weight.

The bill also outlines penalties for violations, allowing for civil fines of up to $2,000 per day for non-compliance, which can be enforced by county prosecutors or the attorney general. Additionally, it mandates the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy to administer and enforce these regulations, provide public access to information regarding the prohibitions, and report annually on enforcement and progress towards the goals set forth in the bill. The department is also authorized to promulgate rules to implement this subpart under the administrative procedures act.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 324.101, 324.90106