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MI HB4769
Bill
Status
8/14/2025
Primary Sponsor
Cynthia Neeley
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AI Summary
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Extends the statute of limitations for natural resources damages and response cost recovery actions involving hazardous substances that were not regulated by Michigan or the federal government before July 1, 1994
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Creates a new 6-year limitation period specifically for previously unregulated hazardous substances, starting from when physical on-site construction begins for a remedial action addressing that substance
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Exempts natural resources damages related to previously unregulated hazardous substances from the July 1, 1994 filing deadline that applies to damages accrued before July 1, 1991
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Amends Section 20140 of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (1994 PA 451) governing limitation periods for environmental contamination lawsuits
Legislative Description
Environmental protection: groundwater contamination; limitation period for filing actions; revise. Amends sec. 20140 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.20140).
Civil procedure: statute of limitations
Last Action
Bill Electronically Reproduced 08/14/2025
8/19/2025