SF1481 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Pollution Control Agency notice to retailers that selling skin lightening products that contain mercury is illegal requirement, self-certification of businesses that receive notice requirement, and penalties on businesses who fail to self-certify provision
Related bill: HF1884
AI Generated Summary
This bill, introduced in the Minnesota Senate, mandates that starting from August 1, 2026, all retail stores selling skin-lightening products must prominently display signs warning that it is illegal to sell products containing mercury and highlighting the health risks associated with their use. The signs must be visible and located where they can easily be seen by customers. Additionally, the signage will be developed jointly by the commissioners of the Pollution Control Agency and Health, in consultation with community-based organizations, and must include translations in multiple languages including English, Spanish, Hmong, Somali, French, Ethiopian, and Oromo to ensure broad accessibility and understanding.
Past committee meetings
- Commerce and Consumer Protection on: February 27, 2025 12:30
- Commerce and Consumer Protection on: March 11, 2025 12:30
- Environment, Climate, and Legacy on: March 20, 2025 15:00
Actions
Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
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February 17, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
February 17, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | Commerce and Consumer Protection |
March 13, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Comm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to | Environment, Climate, and Legacy |
March 24, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Author added | |
March 24, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Author added | |
April 01, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Author added |