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HF4002 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Veterinary products from the prohibition on products containing PFAS exempted.

Related bill: SF4173

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Purpose

  • To modify Minnesota law so that veterinary products are exempt from the state prohibition on products containing PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances).

Key Provisions

  • Amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 116.943, subdivision 8 (Exemptions).
  • Exemption language includes:
    • a) A product for which federal law governs the presence of PFAS in a way that preempts state authority.
    • b) A product regulated under Minnesota Statutes sections 325F.072 or 325F.075, or the sale or resale of a used product.
    • c) Provisions in subdivisions 4 and 5 do not apply to prosthetic or orthotic devices, or to any product that is a medical device, drug, or biologic, or that is used in a medical or veterinary setting or in medical applications regulated by the FDA or USDA.
  • Overall, the bill creates exemptions to the PFAS prohibition for veterinary products, while maintaining other existing exemptions related to federal preemption, regulated products, and used products.

What this changes in practice

  • Veterinary products could fall outside the PFAS prohibition if they meet the exemptions outlined (for example, when federal law preempts state limits, or when the product is regulated under the specified sections, or when it’s a used product).
  • Medical and veterinary devices or products used in medical settings (and regulated by FDA/USDA) are clarified as not necessarily subject to certain subdivisions’ restrictions.

Effects on Existing Law

  • Keeps the general PFAS prohibition in place but adds targeted exemptions that apply to veterinary products and certain medical contexts.
  • Recognizes federal preemption and specific regulatory frameworks (325F.072, 325F.075; FDA; USDA) as bases for exemption.

Potential Implications

  • Veterinary product manufacturers and suppliers may have more flexibility regarding PFAS content, depending on how the exemptions are applied.
  • The bill interacts with federal regulations and other state regulations, potentially reducing state-level restrictions for certain products.
  • Could affect labeling, compliance, and enforcement related to PFAS in veterinary and certain medical products.

Relevant Terms - PFAS - Minnesota Statutes 2024 section 116.943 subdivision 8 - Exemptions - veterinary products - prosthetic device - orthotic device - medical device - drug - biologic - FDA (Food and Drug Administration) - USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) - 325F.072 - 325F.075 - federal preemption - used product - medical settings

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 05, 2026HouseActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toEnvironment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy

Citations

 
[
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Exempts a product for which federal law governs the presence of PFAS in a manner that preempts state authority.",
        "Exempts a product regulated under section 325F.072 or 325F.075 from the PFAS prohibition.",
        "Exempts the sale or resale of a used product from the PFAS prohibition.",
        "Subdivisions 4 and 5 do not apply to a prosthetic or orthotic device or to any product that is a medical device or drug or biologic or that is otherwise used in a medical or veterinary setting or in medical applications regulated by the FDA or USDA."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 116.943, subdivision 8, to create exemptions to the prohibition on PFAS in veterinary-related products. Exemptions include products governed by federal law, products regulated under sections 325F.072 or 325F.075, or the sale or resale of used products; and further clarifications that exemptions do not apply to certain medical/veterinary applications regulated by the FDA or USDA.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "116.943",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 8"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Exemption from the PFAS prohibition for products regulated under 325F.072."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill states that Minnesota Statutes section 325F.072 is exempt from the PFAS prohibition under Minnesota Statutes 116.943, subdivision 8.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "325F.072",
    "subdivision": ""
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Exemption from the PFAS prohibition for products regulated under 325F.075."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill states that Minnesota Statutes section 325F.075 is exempt from the PFAS prohibition under Minnesota Statutes 116.943, subdivision 8.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "325F.075",
    "subdivision": ""
  }
]

Progress through the legislative process

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