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HF1868 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Electronic and internal components exempted from PFAS prohibitions.

Related bill: SF2409

AI Generated Summary

The bill, H.F. No. 1868, introduced in the Minnesota House of Representatives by Representative Heintzeman, proposes an amendment to Minnesota Statutes 2024, Section 116.943, Subdivision 8, concerning restrictions on PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) in certain products.

Key Provisions:

  1. Existing Exemptions:

    • The PFAS restrictions do not apply to:
      • Products governed by federal law that preempt state authority.
      • Products regulated under Minnesota Statutes 325F.072 or 325F.075.
      • The sale or resale of used products.

  2. Medical Product Exemptions:

    • The prohibitions under Subdivisions 4 and 5 do not apply to:
      • Prosthetic or orthotic devices.
      • Medical devices, drugs, or products used in healthcare settings that are regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

  3. New Exemption for Electronic and Internal Components:

    • The bill exempts electronic and internal components of products from PFAS restrictions under Subdivision 5 until January 1, 2032.

Purpose of the Bill:

The legislation aims to extend a temporary exemption for electronic and internal components from state PFAS prohibitions until 2032, potentially to allow industries time to develop alternative materials or comply with evolving regulations.

Next Steps:

The bill has been referred to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy for further review and discussion.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 04, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toEnvironment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy
March 04, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toEnvironment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy
March 05, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added
March 05, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added

Citations

 
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