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This bill amends the existing law about perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) by expanding the list of products that are exempt from PFAS prohibitions. Specifically, the bill adds off-highway vehicles, snowmobiles, and electric-assisted bicycles to the list of items that are not considered "juvenile products" when determining PFAS restrictions. The bill provides precise definitions for these newly added terms, referencing existing Minnesota statute sections for "electric-assisted bicycle" (section 169.011, subdivision 27), "off-highway vehicle" (section 84.771), and "snowmobile" (section 84.81, subdivision 3). By making these changes, the bill effectively exempts these specific types of vehicles from the current regulations that limit the use of PFAS in products designed for children under 12 years old. The amendment maintains the overall intent of the original law to reduce PFAS exposure, while providing specific carve-outs for certain vehicle types. The bill will become effective the day following its final enactment.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF0081&ssn=0&y=2025