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MN HF1546
Bill
Status
2/26/2025
Primary Sponsor
Tim O'Driscoll
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AI Summary
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Repeals Minnesota Statutes sections 325F.02 through 325F.07, which contain fire safety regulations that predate the statewide fire code
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Eliminates detailed regulations on match manufacturing, storage, and sale, including restrictions on white phosphorus matches, packaging requirements, and storage height limits in retail stores and warehouses
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Removes requirements that public assembly tents (for circuses, carnivals, tent shows, theaters, etc. with 15+ occupants) be made of flame-resistant materials
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Eliminates the requirement that tents sold in Minnesota be labeled as "durably flame resistant" and removes associated civil and criminal penalties for violations
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Removes the Commissioner of Public Safety's rulemaking authority over flame-resistant tent material standards and labeling requirements
Legislative Description
Outdated fire safety measures pre-dating the statewide fire code repealed.
Last Action
Motion to recall and re-refer, motion prevailed Commerce Finance and Policy
2/27/2025