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HF1486 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Certain chemicals in packaging prohibited.

Related bill: SF1380

AI Generated Summary

This bill, introduced in the Minnesota House of Representatives (H.F. No. 1486) by Representative Jordan, prohibits the use of certain toxic chemicals in packaging. The bill defines key terms, including "halogenated flame retardants," "manufacturer," "nondetectable pigment," "oxodegradable and oxobiodegradable additives," and "packaging."

The bill bans the use of 18 specified chemicals in packaging, such as polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polystyrene, bisphenols, halogenated flame retardants, and formaldehyde. Beginning January 1, 2028, manufacturers will be prohibited from selling or distributing packaging in Minnesota that contains any of these chemicals.

Additionally, the bill requires the Minnesota Commissioner of Health to review and update the list of prohibited chemicals every three years. Manufacturers must also provide information about their packaging composition upon request, though trade secrets will be protected as nonpublic data.

Any manufacturer found in violation of this law will face a penalty of $25,000 per violation.

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Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 23, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toEnvironment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy

Citations

 
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      "summary": "The bill references the definition of 'chemical of high concern' from section 116.9401.",
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      "summary": "The bill references section 13.37 regarding the classification of trade secret information provided to the commissioner as nonpublic data.",
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