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SF1380 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Certain toxic chemicals in packaging prohibition

Related bill: HF1486

AI Generated Summary

Senate Bill 1380 proposes new environmental legislation in Minnesota aimed at banning specific harmful chemicals from being used in packaging materials. The bill defines and lists multiple chemicals, such as certain types of plastics, flame retardants, and other chemical additives, which will be prohibited in packaging due to their toxic properties. Starting January 1, 2028, manufacturers won't be able to sell, offer for sale, or distribute any packaging that includes these chemicals in Minnesota. This rule also applies to imported products. The bill outlines the responsibilities of manufacturers to disclose the chemical compositions of their packaging upon request from the state's commissioner of health. The state will manage an updated list of banned chemicals and impose a fine of $25,000 per violation for non-compliance. The bill also includes provisions to protect trade secret information provided to the commissioner.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 12, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
February 12, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toEnvironment, Climate, and Legacy

Citations

 
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      "summary": "Definitions related to packaging terms referenced in the bill.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "115A.03"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Criteria for designating additional prohibited packaging chemicals.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "116.9402"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Definition of a 'chemical of high concern' as it relates to packaging.",
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    },
    "citation": "116.9401"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Classification of trade secret information supplied to the commissioner.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "13.37"
  }
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