HB 5657 Summary

• Beginning January 1, 2027, manufacturers must notify the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy of intentionally added PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) in products, including the product description, amount of PFAS, and reason for use.

• Effective January 1, 2027, sale of 12 specified product categories containing intentionally added PFAS is prohibited unless the department grants a waiver for currently unavoidable uses, including apparel, cookware, cosmetics, dental floss, juvenile products, menstruation products, and upholstered furniture.

• Effective January 1, 2032, all products containing intentionally added PFAS are prohibited from sale unless a departmental waiver is issued.

• Class A and B firefighting foam containing intentionally added PFAS is prohibited beginning January 1, 2027, with limited exceptions for federally-regulated Class B foam; sellers of firefighter personal protective equipment containing PFAS must provide written notice to purchasers.

• Violations are punishable as misdemeanors for first and second offenses (up to 93 days imprisonment and fines of $1,000-$1,500) and as felonies for third or subsequent offenses (up to 2 years imprisonment and $2,000 fine).