MN HF1276

Establishes a regulatory framework for identifying and managing chemicals of high concern in children's products, defined as products intended for use by children under 12 years old, such as toys, baby products, and car seats.

Requires the Department of Health to identify "chemicals of high concern" based on credible scientific evidence of developmental toxicity, cancer, reproductive harm, endocrine disruption, nervous system damage, or bioaccumulative properties, and to designate certain chemicals as "priority chemicals."

Mandates manufacturers and distributors of children's products containing priority chemicals to report detailed information to the Pollution Control Agency, including chemical concentrations in specified ranges, product categories, sales data, and assessments of safer alternatives.

Establishes reporting deadlines based on manufacturer size, ranging from July 1, 2017 for companies with over $1 billion in sales to July 1, 2020 for smaller manufacturers, with required updates every two years and fees of $1,000 per priority chemical initially reported, doubling for subsequent reports.

Authorizes the Pollution Control Agency to use excess fee revenues for competitive grants to develop safer alternatives and requires tri-annual legislative reports on implementation by the commissioners of the Pollution Control Agency, health, and commerce.