HF2803 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Certain energy generating facilities required to be certified as child labor free, and certain products required to be certified as child labor free.
Related bill: SF2283
AI Generated Summary
Purpose of the Bill
The bill aims to protect consumers and ensure that certain products, specifically related to energy, are free from child labor. It focuses on requiring certification that child labor is not used in the production of these products.
Main Provisions
- Certification Requirement: The bill mandates that energy generating facilities, particularly solar and wind systems, as well as certain products like electric vehicle batteries and solar photovoltaic devices, must be certified as not involving child labor in their production process.
- Permit Issuance: The state commission is prohibited from issuing permits for solar and wind energy systems unless the applicant proves that no child labor was used in manufacturing the equipment.
- Sale Regulation: Selling electric vehicle batteries, solar photovoltaic devices, or wind energy systems in Minnesota is prohibited unless manufacturers certify they are child labor free.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- New Laws and Penalties: The bill introduces a new statute in the Minnesota Statutes chapters 216I and 325D, establishing new consumer protection laws specifically targeting the use of child labor in the manufacturing of energy-related products. Violations of these provisions are subject to penalties as outlined in section 325D.56.
Relevant Terms
- Consumer protection
- Child labor
- Certification
- Solar energy
- Wind energy
- Electric vehicle batteries
- Trade practices
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 25, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Energy Finance and Policy |
Citations
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