Earlier this year, legislation was introduced in Michigan that would help address the toxic PFAS crisis impacting our communities.

House Bills 5241/Senate Bill 610, House Bill 5244/Senate Bill 611, House Bill 5657 and Senate Bill 327 would establish medical monitoring guidelines, extend the statute of limitations for PFAS contamination sites, ban PFAS chemicals in household products and firefighting foam, and eliminate these dangerous “forever chemicals” from food packaging.

These bills are a great start, but we think our lawmakers can do even more to support people most harmed by PFAS contamination in Michigan. Exposure to PFAS chemicals is linked to serious health issues including increased rates of cancer, developmental and reproductive harm, and other diseases.

In addition to the bills already introduced, Michiganders impacted by PFAS need policies that will:

• Improve contamination notification procedures for private well owners

• Ensure PFAS blood testing is covered by health insurance

• Support Michigan farmers impacted by PFAS contamination by creating a PFAS Farmer Relief Fund

• Ensure the Michigan PFAS Action Response Team (MPART) and the Citizen Advisory Workgroup (CAWG) remain adequately funded.

In addition to exposure to PFAS from everyday household products, Michigan has 285 sites that are known to be contaminated with PFAS – impacting the drinking water and health of thousands of Michiganders. Now is the time for action to address this growing crisis.

Tell your lawmaker to support House Bill 5241/Senate Bill 610, House Bill 5244/Senate Bill 611, House Bill 5657, Senate Bill 327, and comprehensive PFAS policies to protect Michigan communities.