SF1298

SF1298 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Off-highway vehicles, snowmobiles, and electric-assisted bicycles from prohibition on PFAS in certain juvenile products

Related bill: HF81

AI Generated Summary

This legislative bill, identified as S.F. No. 1298, and authored by Senators Hauschild and Eichorn, proposes a modification to existing environmental statutes in Minnesota, specifically under section 116.943, subdivision 1. The main focus of the amendment is to exempt off-highway vehicles, snowmobiles, and electric-assisted bicycles from the restrictions that prohibit the use of PFAS (perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances) in certain products designed for children under 12 years of age. This adjustment is being suggested to potentially address concerns regarding the applicability of PFAS restrictions to these types of vehicles and bicycles which may not directly relate to juvenile products. The bill, in essence, seeks to clarify and modify the definitions and exemptions under the current environmental law relating to PFAS use, particularly exempting these vehicles from the prohibitions placed on juvenile products.

Bill text versions

Introduction PDF file

Actions

Date	Chamber	Where	Type	Name	Committee Name
February 12, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading
February 12, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Referred to	Environment, Climate, and Legacy
March 23, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Author stricken
March 23, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Author stricken

Citations

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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Off-highway vehicles, snowmobiles, and electric-assisted bicycles are added as exemptions from certain juvenile product definitions."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "Juvenile product definitions previously included off-highway vehicles and snowmobiles."
      ],
      "summary": "This bill amends the definition section in Minnesota Statutes 2024 section 116.943 to adjust the scope in relation to PFAS prohibitions.",
      "modified": [
        "The definition of 'juvenile product' is updated to exclude 'electric-assisted bicycle'."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "116.943"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Refers to the statutory definition of 'electric-assisted bicycle' used in the amendment of section 116.943.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "169.011"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Refers to the statutory definition of 'offhighway vehicle' used in the amendment of section 116.943.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "84.771"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Refers to the statutory definition of 'snowmobile' used in the amendment of section 116.943.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "84.81"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "References the definition of 'medical device' under federal law as used in the amendment of section 116.943.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "United States Code title 21 section 321 subsection h"
  }
]