SB0771

Environmental protection: sewage; onsite wastewater treatment systems; regulate, and provide for assessments and evaluations. Amends secs. 12751, 12752, 12757 & 12771 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.12751 et seq.) & adds pt. 128.

Introduced·1/28/26
Introduced Text

Michigan SB0771 regulates onsite wastewater treatment systems, establishing standards, evaluation requirements, and penalties for noncompliance.

Michigan SB0771 amends existing laws to regulate onsite wastewater treatment systems, including conventional and alternative systems. The bill mandates evaluations of these systems, sets timelines for evaluations, and outlines penalties for noncompliance. It establishes a statewide sewage code with performance-based standards for system management and requires local health departments to administer and enforce these regulations. The bill also creates a technical advisory committee to provide recommendations on standards and guidance for onsite wastewater treatment systems.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Reported Favorably With Substitute S-2 6/2/2026

4 Yea

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3 Nay

RRR

Calendar

Jun 2

12:30 PM

Senate Natural Resources and Agriculture

Mar 3

2:30 PM

Senate Natural Resources and Agriculture

History

Jun 17

Senate

Reported By Committee Of The Whole Favorably With Substitute (s-2)

Jun 17

Senate

Substitute (s-2) Concurred In

Jun 17

Senate

Placed On Order Of Third Reading With Substitute (s-2)