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

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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.

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DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 16, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
February 16, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toCommerce and Consumer Protection
March 12, 2025SenateFloorActionComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer toEnvironment, Climate, and Legacy
March 23, 2025SenateFloorActionAuthor added
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March 31, 2025SenateFloorActionAuthor added