The bill appropriates funds for PFAS biomonitoring in eastern metropolitan communities in Minnesota. Specifically, it allocates $365,000 for fiscal year 2026 and $710,000 for fiscal year 2027 from the environmental fund to the commissioner of the Pollution Control Agency, who will transfer the funds to the commissioner of health. This funding is intended to support ongoing efforts to monitor per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the affected areas, and the appropriation will remain available until fully expended.
Additionally, the bill includes a provision stating that the section will take effect the day following its final enactment. This ensures that the funding and monitoring efforts can commence promptly to address the environmental and health concerns associated with PFAS exposure in the region.