HF1871 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Prohibitions on certain lead solder in products delayed.
Related bill: SF2446
AI Generated Summary
This Minnesota House bill, H.F. No. 1871, proposes delaying certain prohibitions on lead solder in products. Specifically, it amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 325E.3892, subdivision 2, to grant a temporary exemption until January 1, 2028, for products containing internal circuit boards with lead solder.
Key provisions include: - The existing prohibition on importing, manufacturing, selling, distributing, or offering products with lead above 0.009% (90 parts per million) or cadmium above 0.0075% (75 parts per million) remains in place. - Federal law preemptions on lead and cadmium regulations still apply. - Manufacturers of exempted products, such as key fobs, must report to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency every six months. The reports must outline: 1. Barriers to compliance, 2. Progress made toward compliance, and 3. The latest timeline for achieving compliance.
The bill delays restrictions on lead solder in internal circuit boards while ensuring periodic manufacturer reporting on their efforts to transition to compliant materials.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 04, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy |
| March 05, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Author added |
Citations
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"Exemption for products containing an internal circuit board with lead solder until January 1, 2028."
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"removed": [],
"summary": "This bill delays prohibitions on the use of certain lead solder in products under section 325E.3892.",
"modified": [
"Clarifies conditions under which federal law preempts the state's prohibition."
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"citation": "325E.3892"
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