Michigan HB4637 amends civil procedure to allow individuals exposed to toxic substances to seek medical monitoring.
Michigan HB4637 amends sections 20126 and 20140 of the 1994 Michigan Environmental Response Act, adding a new section 20136. It provides a cause of action for individuals exposed to hazardous substances to seek medical monitoring if they have an increased risk of contracting a serious disease. The bill specifies conditions under which individuals can bring such actions, including exposure rates significantly greater than the general population and the necessity of medical monitoring due to the increased disease risk.
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