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MI HB5454

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/15/2026

Primary Sponsor

Julie Rogers

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Origin

House of Representatives

103rd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Prohibits manufacturing dry cleaning solvents containing perchloroethylene beginning December 1, 2031, with sales prohibited starting June 1, 2032, and use prohibited starting December 1, 2032

  • Creates the Perchloroethylene Fund in the state treasury to support the transition away from perchloroethylene-based products

  • Requires the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy to establish a cost-share grant program to help dry cleaning facilities cover transition costs to alternative products and equipment

  • Mandates the department implement a buy-back program for safe disposal of existing perchloroethylene products from dry cleaning facilities

  • Establishes civil fines up to $10,000 for violations, enforceable by county prosecutors or the attorney general

Legislative Description

Environmental protection: hazardous products; use of perchloroethylene in dry cleaning solvents; prohibit. Amends 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.101 - 324.90106) by adding subpt. 3 to pt. 147.

Environmental protection: air pollution

Last Action

Bill Electronically Reproduced 01/15/2026

1/21/2026

Committee Referrals

Regulatory Reform1/15/2026

Full Bill Text

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