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HF1906 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Electronic and internal components exempted from PFAS prohibitions, prohibitions delayed on lead-containing products, and PFAS-containing firefighting foam at airport hangars prohibitions delayed.

Related bill: SF2410

AI Generated Summary

This Minnesota bill proposes exemptions and delays for certain environmental regulations related to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and lead-containing products. Specifically, it:

  • Exempts electronic and internal components from PFAS prohibitions until January 1, 2032.
  • Delays prohibitions on certain lead-containing products.
  • Delays bans on PFAS-containing firefighting foam used at airport hangars.
  • Clarifies existing exemptions, such as medical devices and drugs regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

The bill amends sections of the Minnesota Statutes 2024 to reflect these changes and has been referred to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy for review.

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

Citations

 
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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Exemptions for electronic or internal components until January 1, 2032."
      ],
      "removed": [
        ""
      ],
      "summary": "The bill amends section 116.943 subdivision 8 regarding exemptions to PFAS prohibitions.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarification on medical devices exempt under federal regulation."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "116.943",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 8"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        ""
      ],
      "removed": [
        ""
      ],
      "summary": "The bill modifies section 325E.3892 subdivision 2 concerning PFAS product regulations.",
      "modified": [
        "Adjustments to timelines for prohibitions on lead-containing products."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "325E.3892",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 2"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        ""
      ],
      "removed": [
        ""
      ],
      "summary": "Modifications to section 325F.072 subdivision 3 regarding exemptions in state-regulated product standards.",
      "modified": [
        "Delayed prohibitions on certain PFAS-containing firefighting foam."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "325F.072",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 3"
  }
]

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