Michigan HB6345: Environmental protection: hazardous products; sale of lead sinkers, weights, and tackle; regulate. Amends 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.101 - 324.90106) by adding pt. 174.

What the bill says

To amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding part 174.

From the introduced text, September 23, 2026:

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding part 174. the people of the state of michigan enact: PART 174 LEAD FISHING TACKLE Sec. 17401. As used in this part: (a) "Jig" means a weighted fishing hook that measures less than 1.5 inches along its longest axis. (b) "Lead fishing tackle" means any of the following: (i) A sinker that contains 1 ounce or less of lead or a lead compound. (ii) A jig that contains lead or a lead compound. (iii) An item of fishing tackle, other than a jig or sinker, that contains lead or a lead compound. (c) "Person" means an individual or a partnership, corporation, limited liability company, association, governmental entity, or other legal entity. (d) "Sinker" means a device designed to be attached to a fishing line for the purpose of sinking the line. (e) "Waters of this state" means groundwaters, lakes, rivers, and streams and all other watercourses and waters, including the Great Lakes of this state. Sec. 17403. (1) Beginning January 1, 2028, a person shall not sell, offer for sale, or offer for promotional purposes any lead fishing tackle in this state. (2) Beginning January 1, 2029, a person shall not use any lead fishing tackle in the waters of …

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Sponsors

• Rogers, Julie (D, 41) · primary sponsor
• Rheingans, Carrie (D, 47)
• Byrnes, Erin (D, 15)
• Breen, Kelly (D, 21)
• Herzberg, Peter (D, 25)
• Weiss, Regina (D, 5)
• Xiong, Mai (D, 13)
• Longjohn, Matt (D, 40)
• Young, Stephanie (D, 16)
• Pohutsky, Laurie (D, 17)

Latest actions

1. September 23, 2026: bill electronically reproduced 09/23/2026
2. September 23, 2026: referred to Committee on Natural Resources and Tourism
3. September 23, 2026: read a first time
4. September 23, 2026: introduced by Representative Rep. Julie Rogers

Common questions

What is HB6345?

HB6345 is a bill in the Michigan Legislature (103rd Legislature): Environmental protection: hazardous products; sale of lead sinkers, weights, and tackle; regulate. Amends 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.101 - 324.90106) by adding pt. 174.

What does HB6345 do?

In its own words: To amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding part 174.

What is the status of HB6345?

In committee as of September 23, 2026. Latest action: bill electronically reproduced 09/23/2026 (September 23, 2026).

Who sponsored HB6345?

Rogers, Julie (D, 41), with 9 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB6345?

On the Michigan Legislature website: https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-HB-6345