2025 Senate Bill 503

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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Senate Bill No. 503 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 Senate

Aug. 14, 2025

Introduced by Sen. Jeff Irwin (D-15) and seven co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Sens. Dayna Polehanki (D-5), Rosemary Bayer (D-13), Stephanie Chang (D-3), Mallory McMorrow (D-8), Mary Cavanagh (D-6), Darrin Camilleri (D-4) and Sue Shink (D-14)

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Agriculture