Bill > HF855

This bill appropriates $1,500,000 in fiscal year 2026 from the state general fund to the Minnesota Commissioner of Agriculture to conduct a comprehensive study on microplastics in meat and poultry sold or offered for sale within the state. The study will be conducted in collaboration with the Commissioner of Health and the University of Minnesota, and the commissioner may engage private laboratories or other entities to assist in the research. Microplastics are tiny plastic particles less than 5 millimeters in size that can contaminate food sources and potentially pose health risks. By February 1, 2026, the commissioner is required to submit a report detailing the study's findings and recommendations to the legislative committees responsible for agriculture and health. The funding is designated as a one-time appropriation, specifically earmarked for this specific research initiative to better understand the presence and potential implications of microplastics in meat and poultry products.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF0855&ssn=0&y=2025