SB0503

Trade: consumer goods and services; personal care products containing plastic microbeads; prohibit manufacture and acceptance for sale. Amends 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.101 - 324.90106) by adding subpt. 3 to pt. 147.

Introduced·8/14/25
Introduced Text

Michigan SB0503 prohibits the manufacture and sale of personal care products containing plastic microbeads.

Michigan SB0503 amends the Michigan Environmental Protection Act to prohibit the manufacture, sale, and distribution of materials containing plastic microbeads intended for use in the state. The ban begins January 1, 2026, for materials and January 1, 2027, for personal care and cleaning products. Violators face civil fines up to $2,000 per day. The Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy will enforce the law, provide enforcement reports, and maintain a website for reporting violations.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Reported Favorably With Substitute S-1 3/10/2026

4 Yea

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2 Nay

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Calendar

Mar 10

1:30 PM

Senate Natural Resources and Agriculture

Sep 9, 2025

3:00 PM

Senate Natural Resources and Agriculture

History

Mar 11

Senate

Reported Favorably With Substitute (s-1) 3/10/2026

Mar 11

Senate

Referred To Committee Of The Whole With Substitute (s-1)

Aug 14, 2025

Senate

Introduced By Senator Jeff Irwin