SF2409

Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to amend existing environmental legislation in Minnesota related to the use of PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), particularly focusing on providing exemptions for certain products with electronic and internal components from PFAS restrictions.

Main Provisions

• Exemptions for Electronic and Internal Components: The bill proposes an exemption for electronic and internal components of products from existing prohibitions on PFAS substances. This exemption is set to last until January 1, 2032.
• Medical Device Exceptions: Existing exemptions for medical devices, prosthetic and orthotic devices, and products regulated by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are maintained. These items are not subject to the PFAS restrictions outlined in subdivisions 4 and 5 of the current law.
• Federal Preemption and Used Products: The bill continues to exempt products governed by federal law in a way that takes precedence over state law and excludes used products from PFAS restrictions.

Significant Changes

• The bill introduces a new timeline that allows certain components to be used without penalty until 2032, extending the timeline of compliance for industries that incorporate electronic or internal components in their products. Prior to this bill, no such exemption timelines had been specified for these components related to PFAS.

Relevant Terms

• PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances)
• Electronic components
• Internal components
• Medical devices
• FDA (Food and Drug Administration)
• Environmental legislation
• Federal preemption
• Used products exemption