The proposed bill aims to prohibit the use of certain toxic chemicals in packaging within the state of Minnesota, establishing a new section in the 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 bill mandates that the commissioner of health review and potentially expand the list of prohibited chemicals every three years.

Manufacturers are required to respond to inquiries from the commissioner regarding the chemical composition of their packaging, with any trade secret information classified as nonpublic data. A penalty of $25,000 per violation will be imposed on manufacturers found in violation of this prohibition. The bill is set to take effect the day following its final enactment.