HF1457 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Construction of schools near former landfills prohibited.

Related bill: SF1979

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This Minnesota bill, H.F. No. 1457, seeks to prohibit the construction of schools within a quarter mile of former landfills or dump sites. It amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 123B.51, by adding a new subdivision that defines "closed landfill" and "dump site" based on listings from the Pollution Control Agency and other assessments. The bill applies to public and charter schools, including buildings, playgrounds, and athletic fields. The goal is to prevent potential health and safety risks associated with building schools near potentially contaminated lands.

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DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 23, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toEducation Policy
February 23, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toEducation Policy
February 25, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor stricken
February 25, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor stricken