HB5894

Civil procedure: civil actions; portion of fines in certain state civil infraction actions under the natural resources and environmental protection act; dedicate to grant program to assist farmers affected by PFAS. Amends sec. 8831 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.8831). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5893'26

Introduced·4/23/26
Introduced Text

Michigan HB5894 dedicates a portion of fines from certain state civil infractions to a grant program for farmers affected by PFAS.

Michigan HB5894 amends the state's civil procedure law to dedicate a portion of fines from certain state civil infractions under the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act to a grant program. This program will assist farmers affected by PFAS. The fines will support public libraries and county law libraries, maintaining a source of revenue that previously came from penal fines for misdemeanor violations of state statutes. The bill does not apply to increases in the amount of state civil infractions.

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History

Apr 28

House

Bill Electronically Reproduced 04/23/2026

Apr 23

House

Introduced By Representative Rep. Jennifer Conlin

Apr 23

House

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