Bill > SF2409

This bill amends Minnesota's existing environmental regulations by creating a specific exemption for electronic and internal components from certain prohibitions related to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), a group of manufactured chemicals known for their persistent and potentially harmful environmental and health impacts. The bill allows electronic and internal components to continue being manufactured with PFAS until January 1, 2032, effectively providing a decade-long grace period for industries to develop and transition to PFAS-free alternatives. The exemption is added to the existing law that otherwise restricts PFAS in products, and it complements other existing exemptions, such as products governed by federal law, used products, and medical devices. The bill becomes effective immediately after its final enactment, giving manufacturers and industries an extended timeline to adapt to emerging PFAS regulations while acknowledging the current technical challenges of completely eliminating these substances from complex electronic and internal components.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF2409&ssn=0&y=2025