This Minnesota House bill (H.F. No. 1870) proposes an amendment to the state's environmental regulations regarding lead-containing products. Specifically, it exempts pens containing lead from the prohibition on manufacturing, selling, or distributing lead-containing products until January 1, 2028.

The bill also requires manufacturers of lead-containing pens to submit a report every six months to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. This report must outline the barriers to compliance, progress made toward eliminating lead from the pens, and an updated timeline for achieving full compliance with the prohibition.

The bill was authored by Representative Heintzeman and has been referred to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy for further consideration.