2025 Senate Bill 505

Environmental protection: hazardous products; Michigan statewide microplastics strategy; establish.

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding part 151.

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Senate Bill No. 505 and House Bill No. 4767 requires Michigan to develop and implement a comprehensive research and monitoring plan to assess, address, and reduce microplastic pollution in the Great Lakes, with specific timelines and collaboration among state agencies, research institutions, and stakeholders.

Introduced in the Senate

Aug. 14, 2025

Introduced by Sen. Sue Shink (D-14) and seven co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Sens. Jeff Irwin (D-15), Mallory McMorrow (D-8), Stephanie Chang (D-3), Dayna Polehanki (D-5), Mary Cavanagh (D-6), Darrin Camilleri (D-4) and Rosemary Bayer (D-13)

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Agriculture