Civil procedure: civil actions; action for medical monitoring for individuals exposed to a proven toxic substance; provide for. Amends secs. 20126 & 20140 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.20126 & 324.20140) & adds sec. 20136.
SB 386 creates a new legal pathway for individuals exposed to a proven toxic substance to seek medical monitoring through civil court. It directly affects people who have been exposed to toxic substances, allowing them to file claims for monitoring services to detect potential health impacts. The bill amends Michigan's Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act by adding Section 20136, which establishes this right without requiring proof of current illness. Key provisions clarify that exposure must be linked to a specific toxic substance and that medical monitoring must be medically necessary. The law does not change existing liability rules for environmental cleanup but adds a specific remedy for exposed individuals.
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Jun 10, 2025
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INTRODUCED BY SENATOR SUE SHINK
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