Bill > SF3036

This bill amends Minnesota's existing environmental regulations by creating a specific exemption for certain electrical, electronic, and mechanical parts or motors in upholstered furniture and textile furnishings from the state's prohibitions on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), a class of synthetic chemicals known for their persistent and potentially harmful environmental and health impacts. The exemption will allow these specific components to continue being used in furniture and textile furnishings until January 1, 2032, providing manufacturers with a significant grace period to develop alternative technologies or materials. The bill maintains existing exemptions for products governed by federal law, previously regulated products, used products, and medical devices or equipment. The amendment will take effect the day after it receives final legislative approval, offering an immediate but time-limited reprieve for manufacturers and industries that rely on these components in their products.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF3036&ssn=0&y=2025