Bill > SF1298

This bill amends Minnesota's existing environmental regulations by modifying the definition of "juvenile products" to specifically exempt off-highway vehicles, snowmobiles, and electric-assisted bicycles from prohibitions on perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which are a class of synthetic chemicals known for their water and stain-resistant properties. The bill adds precise definitions for these three types of vehicles, referencing existing Minnesota statutes: off-highway vehicles are defined under section 84.771, snowmobiles under section 84.81, subdivision 3, and electric-assisted bicycles under section 169.011, subdivision 27. By excluding these specific types of vehicles from the juvenile product category, the bill effectively removes them from current restrictions on PFAS, which were originally intended to limit potentially harmful chemical exposure in products designed for children under 12. The amendment appears to recognize that these vehicles have different usage contexts and safety considerations compared to traditional juvenile products like cribs, strollers, and car seats. The bill becomes effective the day after it is finally enacted.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF1298&ssn=0&y=2025