This bill proposes the addition of permeable synthetic turf as a recognized best management practice for controlling stormwater runoff in Minnesota. It mandates that the commissioner of the Pollution Control Agency include guidelines for the use of permeable synthetic turf in the Minnesota Stormwater Manual. The bill outlines specific requirements for the synthetic turf, including a minimum permeability rate of 25 inches of liquid per hour, compliance with flammability testing standards, and the absence of harmful perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

Furthermore, the bill specifies that the synthetic turf must be designed to replicate natural grass for outdoor use, feature ultraviolet stabilization and drainable backings, be suitable for installation over aggregate bases in various climates, and be manufactured within the United States. It also clarifies that indoor/outdoor carpeting intended for concrete surfaces is not considered permeable synthetic turf and should not be utilized for stormwater management.