This bill aims to prohibit the use of certain toxic chemicals in packaging within the state of Minnesota, establishing new regulations under Minnesota Statutes, chapter 116. It defines various terms related to packaging and identifies a list of "prohibited packaging chemicals," which includes substances such as polyvinyl chloride, polystyrene, bisphenols, and formaldehyde, among others. Starting January 1, 2028, manufacturers will be prohibited from offering for sale, selling, or distributing packaging that contains any of these chemicals. Additionally, the commissioner of health is tasked with reviewing and potentially expanding the list of prohibited chemicals every three years.

Manufacturers are required to provide information regarding the chemical composition of their packaging upon inquiry from the commissioner of health, with certain trade secret information classified as nonpublic data. Violations of this prohibition will incur a penalty of $25,000 per infraction. The bill is set to take effect the day following its final enactment.