Occupations: plumbers; testing requirements for backflow prevention assemblies; modify. Amends sec. 1107 of 2016 PA 407 (MCL 339.6107).
Key claim: A Michigan House bill would change the testing requirements plumbers must follow for backflow prevention assemblies.
Abstract
(HB6253 · 103rd Legislature) Occupations: plumbers; testing requirements for backflow prevention assemblies; modify. Amends sec. 1107 of 2016 PA 407 (MCL 339.6107). Sponsor: Rep. Will Snyder (D) In committee: H Regulatory Reform Latest action (2026-08-27): Bill Electronically Reproduced 08/26/2026
Why this matters
Backflow prevention testing is a specialized plumbing task tied to protecting drinking water from contamination, and the rules governing who tests and how directly shape licensed plumbers’ workload and compliance costs. Adjusting the testing requirements affects a narrow trade but has downstream implications for building owners who must arrange periodic testing and for public health regulators who rely on those results.