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SF2410 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

PFAS prohibitions provisions modifications

Related bill: HF1906

AI Generated Summary

This Minnesota Senate bill (S.F. No. 2410) proposes amendments to state statutes related to environmental regulations, particularly concerning per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and lead-containing products.

Key Provisions:

  1. Exempting Certain Electronic and Internal Components from PFAS Prohibitions

    • Electronic and internal components of products will be exempt from the PFAS prohibitions under subdivision 5 until January 1, 2032.

  2. Delaying Prohibitions on Certain Lead-Containing Products

    • The bill proposes a delay in restrictions on specific products containing lead.

  3. Delaying PFAS-Containing Firefighting Foam Restrictions in Airport Hangars

    • The bill delays the enforcement of prohibitions on using certain firefighting foams containing PFAS in airport hangars.

  4. Exemptions for Specific Medical Devices and Applications

    • Products classified as prosthetic or orthotic devices, medical devices, drugs, or those regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will be exempt from PFAS restrictions.

The bill reflects efforts to balance environmental concerns with industry and medical needs by granting exemptions and delaying implementation timelines.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 12, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
March 12, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
March 12, 2025HouseFloorActionReferred toEnvironment, Climate, and Legacy
March 12, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toEnvironment, Climate, and Legacy

Citations

 
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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Exemption for electronic or internal components until January 1, 2032."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Amends section 116.943 to provide exemptions for certain electronic and internal components from PFAS prohibitions.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarified exemptions related to medical devices and products regulated at the federal level."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "116.943",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 8"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "References section 325F.072 as related to exemptions for products under PFAS prohibitions.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "325F.072",
    "subdivision": ""
  }
]

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