HF1868

This bill proposes an amendment to Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 116.943, subdivision 8, to exempt certain electronic and internal components from PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) prohibitions.

Key Provisions:

1. Existing Exemptions:

   • Products regulated under federal law that preempts state authority.
     
   • Products regulated under Minnesota laws 325F.072 or 325F.075.
     
   • The sale or resale of used products.
     

2. Medical-Related Exemptions:

   • Subdivisions 4 and 5 of section 116.943 do not apply to prosthetic or orthotic devices, medical devices, drugs, or any products used in medical settings regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
     

3. New Exemption for Electronic and Internal Components:

   • Electronic or internal components of a product are exempt from PFAS prohibitions under subdivision 5 until January 1, 2032.
     

Purpose of the Bill:

This amendment provides a temporary exemption for electronic and internal components from PFAS restrictions, allowing manufacturers additional time (until 2032) to adapt to future regulations.

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