2025 House Bill 4766

Trade: consumer goods and services; personal care products containing plastic microbeads; prohibit manufacture and acceptance for sale.

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding subpart 3 to part 147.

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House Bill No. 4766 establishes a phased ban on plastic microbeads in products sold or distributed in Michigan, enforces civil penalties for violations, and mandates state oversight and annual reporting to reduce microplastic pollution.

Introduced in the House

Aug. 13, 2025

Introduced by Rep. Laurie Pohutsky (D-17) and 9 co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Regina Weiss (D-5), Natalie Price (D-6), Carrie Rheingans (D-47), Denise Mentzer (D-61), Sharon MacDonell (D-56), Josh Schriver (R-66), Emily Dievendorf (D-77), Morgan Foreman (D-33) and Helena Scott (D-8)

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform