This bill amends the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act by adding a new subpart focused on regulating plastic microbeads in consumer products. It defines key terms such as "air care product," "cleaning product," "personal care product," and "plastic microbead," establishing a framework for the regulation of these materials. The bill prohibits the manufacture, sale, or distribution of products containing plastic microbeads, with a phased implementation: starting January 1, 2026, for general materials and January 1, 2027, for personal care and cleaning products, unless the concentration is below 1 part per million by weight.

Violations of these regulations can result in civil fines of up to $2,000 per day, with enforcement managed by the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy. The department is tasked with administering the new regulations, providing public information on violations, and reporting annually on enforcement and progress towards the goals of the bill. Additionally, the department is authorized to create rules to implement the provisions of this subpart.

Statutes affected:
Senate Introduced Bill: 324.101, 324.90106