SB 0386
Civil procedure: civil actions; action for medical monitoring for individuals exposed to a proven toxic substance; provide for. Amends secs. 20126 & 20140 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.20126 & 324.20140) & adds sec. 20136.
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This bill amends Michigan’s environmental law to establish a legal pathway for individuals exposed to proven toxic substances to receive medical monitoring. It expands liability for responsible parties, including facility owners and operators, to cover situations involving secondary materials and certain contractual arrangements. Importantly, it introduces a new section (20136) that allows individuals without current symptoms of illness to sue for medical monitoring if they experienced exposure to a hazardous substance and can demonstrate an increased risk of developing a serious disease. The bill also modifies the statute of limitations for certain claims related to response activity costs and natural resource damages.
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