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HF1627 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

PFAS products exempted or prohibitions delayed, PFAS reporting requirements modified, lead-containing product prohibitions delayed, and PFAS-containing firefighting foam prohibitions at airport hangars delayed.

Related bill: SF2164

AI Generated Summary

The bill, H.F. No. 1627, proposed in the Minnesota House of Representatives, seeks to amend existing state regulations on perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The bill includes two key provisions:

  1. Exempting Certain Products:

    • Commercial and industrial products would be exempt from some PFAS-related restrictions.

  2. Modifying PFAS Reporting Requirements:

    • Extends the reporting deadline for manufacturers from January 1, 2026, to January 1, 2028.
    • Requires manufacturers to submit detailed information on products containing intentionally added PFAS, including:
      • Product description and codes (UPC, SKU, etc.).
      • Purpose of PFAS in the product.
      • Amount of each PFAS substance, using approved reporting methods.
      • Manufacturer's contact information.
      • Any additional details as requested by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.
    • Allows manufacturers to report by product category or type instead of each item individually, with the commissioner's approval.
    • Mandates updates to reporting if new products with PFAS are introduced or if significant changes occur.
    • Prohibits the sale of products with intentionally added PFAS if the manufacturer does not comply with reporting requirements.

Overall, the bill seeks to balance environmental regulations on PFAS while providing flexibility for commercial and industrial sectors.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 26, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toEnvironment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy
February 26, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toEnvironment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy
March 02, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added
March 02, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added
March 09, 2025HouseFloorActionCommittee report, to adopt as amended and re-refer toCommerce Finance and Policy
March 09, 2025HouseFloorActionCommittee report, to adopt as amended and re-refer toCommerce Finance and Policy

Citations

 
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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "New definitions for a variety of products and chemicals."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Updates definitions related to prohibitions on PFAS-containing products.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "116.943",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 1"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Approval for manufacturers to supply information for categories of products instead of individual products."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Modifies reporting requirements for manufacturers of products containing intentionally added PFAS.",
      "modified": [
        "Delayed reporting deadline from January 1, 2026, to January 1, 2028."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "116.943",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 2"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Exemptions for prosthetic or orthotic devices and electronic components of products until 2032."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Details exemptions to PFAS regulations.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "116.943",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 8"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Indicates federal preemption of state authority for certain PFAS-containing products.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "325F.072",
    "subdivision": ""
  }
]

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