The bill addresses environmental regulations concerning per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and lead-containing products in Minnesota. It proposes to exempt certain products from existing PFAS prohibitions and delays the implementation of these prohibitions until January 1, 2028, for specific items, including internal circuit boards with lead solder and class B firefighting foam used at airport hangars. Additionally, it modifies PFAS reporting requirements, extending the deadline for manufacturers to submit information about products containing intentionally added PFAS from January 1, 2026, to January 1, 2028. The bill also introduces new exemptions for electronic components and establishes reporting requirements for manufacturers of exempted products.

Key amendments include the addition of a provision that allows manufacturers of key fobs or pens containing lead to report on compliance barriers and progress every six months. Furthermore, the bill clarifies that class B firefighting foam containing PFAS is exempt from prohibitions until specific federal guidelines are met, and it allows airport hangar operators to apply for extensions on compliance deadlines under certain conditions. The effective date for these changes is set for the day following final enactment.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 116.943
1st Engrossment: 116.943, 325E.3892, 325F.072