This Minnesota bill (H.F. No. 1620) proposes an amendment to Minnesota Statutes 2024, Section 325E.3892, Subdivision 1, which regulates the presence of lead and cadmium in consumer products. Specifically, the bill removes "keys, key chains, and key rings" from the list of "covered products" that are subject to restrictions on these toxic substances.

Currently, the statute includes a variety of consumer goods such as jewelry, toys, school supplies, food containers, and art supplies under its regulatory scope. By amending the statute, this bill would exempt keys, key chains, and key rings from the prohibitions on lead and cadmium content, potentially allowing higher levels of these metals in such items.

The bill was introduced by Representatives Heintzeman, Huot, Wolgamott, Nelson, and Jacob and has been referred to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy for further review.