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MN HF3571

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/17/2022

Primary Sponsor

Carlie Kotyza-Witthuhn

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Origin

House of Representatives

92nd Legislature 2021-2022

AI Summary

  • Prohibits manufacturing, selling, offering for sale, or distributing new juvenile products containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in Minnesota, effective January 1, 2024.

  • Defines juvenile products as items designed or marketed for children under 12 years old, including cribs, car seats, strollers, mattresses, pillows, and play mats, but excludes electronics, medical devices, and adult mattresses.

  • Exempts used juvenile products from the prohibition, allowing resale of previously owned items.

  • Authorizes the Pollution Control Agency commissioner to enforce the prohibition and coordinate with the commissioners of commerce and health.

  • Requires persons to furnish compliance information to the Pollution Control Agency commissioner upon request.

Legislative Description

PFAS prohibited in juvenile products.

Last Action

Division action, return to Health Finance and Policy

3/18/2022

Committee Referrals

Preventive Health Policy3/13/2022
Health Finance & Policy3/7/2022
Commerce Finance & Policy2/28/2022
Environment and Natural Resources Finance & Policy2/17/2022

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