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SF2445 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Pens containing lead exemption from the prohibition on manufacturing and selling lead-containing products provision

Related bill: HF1870

AI Generated Summary

This bill proposes an amendment to Minnesota Statutes 2024, Section 325E.3892, Subdivision 2, regarding the prohibition on manufacturing, selling, or distributing products containing lead or cadmium above certain thresholds.

Key Provisions:

  1. Exemption for Pens Containing Lead:

    • The bill exempts pens that contain lead from the current prohibition on lead-containing products.
    • This exemption is temporary and will be in effect until January 1, 2028.

  2. Reporting Requirements for Manufacturers:

    • Manufacturers of lead-containing pens that qualify for the exemption must submit a report every six months to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.
    • The report must include:
      1. Barriers to complying with the lead prohibition.
      2. Progress made toward compliance.
      3. The timeline for achieving compliance.

Purpose:

The bill allows the continued manufacture and sale of lead-containing pens for a limited time while requiring manufacturers to work toward compliance and report on their progress.

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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