Bill > HF713

This bill updates Minnesota's stormwater management guidelines by recognizing permeable synthetic turf as a valid structural practice for controlling stormwater runoff. The bill requires the Commissioner of the Pollution Control Agency to include permeable synthetic turf in the Minnesota Stormwater Manual as an alternative to permeable pavement. To qualify, the synthetic turf must meet specific technical and environmental standards, including being able to drain at least 25 inches of liquid per hour, passing a flammability test, containing no perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), and not being used with rubber infill in residential projects. Additionally, the turf must be manufactured in the United States, designed to replicate natural grass, have ultraviolet stabilization, and be installable over aggregate bases in various climates. The bill explicitly excludes indoor/outdoor carpeting from being considered permeable synthetic turf for stormwater management purposes. This legislation aims to provide municipalities and developers with a flexible, environmentally conscious option for managing stormwater runoff.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF0713&ssn=0&y=2025