Bill > SF2190

This bill provides funding for a comprehensive study on microplastics in meat and poultry within Minnesota, allocating $1,500,000 from the general fund in fiscal year 2026 to the Commissioner of Agriculture. The study will be conducted in collaboration with the Commissioner of Health and the University of Minnesota, with the potential to contract private laboratories or other entities to assist in the research. The primary objective is to investigate the presence of microplastics (tiny plastic particles) in meat and poultry products sold or offered for sale in the state. By February 1, 2026, the Commissioner of Agriculture is required to submit a report detailing the study's findings and recommendations to the legislative committees responsible for agriculture and health oversight. The appropriation is designated as a one-time funding allocation, emphasizing the specific, time-limited nature of this research initiative.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

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