Mandate Details

Description:	Report with legislative recommendations: (1) the use of intentionally added perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in electronic or other internal components of upholstered furniture under the state's 2025 prohibition; (2) the use of lead and cadmium in internal electronic components of keys fobs under the state's prohibition; (3) the use of lead in pens or mechanical pencils under in the state's prohibition; and (4) the use of intentionally added PFAS in firefighting foam used in fire suppression systems installed in airport hangers in the state's prohibitions; and on whether extensions should be allowed for the uses of the chemicals named above.
Law:	2024 Minn. Laws Chap. 116 Art. 2 Sec. 31
Agency(ies)/Supplier(s):	Minn. Pollution Control Agency
Due Date:	01/31/2025
Frequency:	One time
Subjects:	Consumer Protection Environment/Natural Resources - Pollution Laws/Regulations
Committee/Agency Jurisdiction:	Environment and Natural Resources Finance Environment and Natural Resources Policy
Note:	The parts of this law in numbered items above cite the following state laws: (1) Minn. Stat. 116.943 (2) and (3) Minn. Stat. 325E.3892 (4) Minn. Stat. 325F.072.

Title	Publisher(s)	Publication Date	Coverage	Date Received	Report Link
Recommendations for Products Containing Lead, Cadmium, and PFAS	Minn. Pollution Control Agency	January 2025		02/03/2025	25-0290.pdf