HF 1627 Minnesota House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

PFAS products exempted or prohibitions delayed, PFAS reporting requirements modified, lead-containing product prohibitions delayed, and PFAS-containing firefighting foam prohibitions at airport hangars delayed.

HF 1627 modifies Minnesota's PFAS regulations by exempting certain commercial and industrial products from restrictions, delaying bans on lead-containing products, and postponing prohibitions on PFAS-containing firefighting foam at airport hangars. The bill also adjusts reporting requirements for PFAS use, allowing more flexibility for manufacturers of items like automotive maintenance products, cleaning supplies, and textile furnishings. These changes directly affect businesses producing or using PFAS in specific products, including manufacturers of commercial cleaning supplies and airport operators. The provisions are designed to provide temporary relief from existing restrictions while maintaining the framework for future regulatory action.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2025

Committee Review

Floor Vote

Governor

Introduced Feb 27, 2025 Last action Mar 10, 2025

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What changed between versions

Introduction → 1st Engrossment · 4 edits · Mar 10, 2025

MODERATE

The bill was updated from its initial introduction to its first engrossment, adding numerous new sections and significantly expanding its scope. The changes introduce specific exemptions for medical devices and electronic components, delay prohibitions on lead-containing products like pens and circuit boards, and extend the deadline for airports to switch to PFAS-free firefighting foam. These updates aim to balance environmental protection goals with practical constraints in healthcare, technology, and aviation safety.

Scope change

The bill's scope expanded from a general PFAS restriction act to include specific delays for lead-containing products and extended exemptions for airport firefighting foam operations.

EXEMPTIONS

Added exemptions for prosthetics, orthotics, medical devices, and electronic components until January 1, 2032, to prevent disruption to healthcare and technology sectors.

TIMELINE

Delayed the prohibition on lead-containing products (such as pens and circuit boards) until January 1, 2028, requiring manufacturers to submit semi-annual compliance reports in the interim.

Extended the exemption for PFAS-containing firefighting foam at airport hangars until January 1, 2028, with provisions for one-year renewable extensions based on safety and environmental impact assessments.

REQUIREMENT

Updated the bill title and statutory references to reflect the new exemptions, delays, and expanded scope of the legislation.

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Committee

Mar 10, 2025

Lower · Passed

Committee report, to adopt as amended and re-refer to Commerce Finance and Policy

lower

Feb 27, 2025

Introduced

Introduction and first reading, referred to Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy

lower

1 primary · 1 co-sponsor