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HF2947 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Certain components in textile furnishings and upholstered furniture exempted from PFAS prohibitions.

Related bill: SF3036

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to adjust existing environmental regulations concerning PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) in certain textile furnishings and upholstered furniture in Minnesota. PFAS are chemicals often used for their resistance to heat, water, and oil, but they are also linked to environmental and health issues.

Main Provisions

  • Exemptions for PFAS Prohibitions: This bill specifically exempts certain components, such as electrical, electronic, or mechanical parts or motors used in upholstered furniture and textile furnishings, from laws prohibiting PFAS until January 1, 2032.
  • Application to Existing State Laws: The bill acknowledges products that fall under federal law or other state sections related to PFAS regulation, meaning these products are not subject to state-level prohibitions if already governed federally.
  • Exclusions for Medical Devices and Used Products: Items like prosthetics, orthotic devices, and medical devices regulated by the FDA are exempt. It also clarifies that the sale or resale of used products is not subject to PFAS restrictions.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

The bill amends the Minnesota Statutes section 116.943 to include exemptions for certain items from PFAS restrictions, particularly focusing on electrical, electronic, and mechanical components within upholstered and textile products. These changes allow certain products to be manufactured and sold with PFAS until 2032 without violating state laws that otherwise prohibit these substances.

Relevant Terms

  • PFAS
  • Exemptions
  • Upholstered Furniture
  • Textile Furnishings
  • Medical Devices
  • Federal Preemption

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 31, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toEnvironment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy

Citations

 
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