SF 4238

Introduction - 94th Legislature (2025 - 2026)

Posted on 03/10/2026 09:30 a.m.

A bill for an act
relating to health; requiring reporting on health impacts of lead-containing bullets
retained in the human body.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1. new text begin REPORT ON HEALTH IMPACTS OF LEAD-CONTAINING BULLETS
RETAINED IN THE HUMAN BODY.
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new text begin (a) By January 15, 2027, the commissioner of health must submit a report that contains
a summary and analysis of scientific findings on the health impacts of lead-containing bullets
when retained in the human body, with a focus on the effects on the mental, emotional, and
physical development of children and youth. The report must, at a minimum:
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new text begin (1) summarize literature published to date on the health impacts of lead-containing
bullets when retained in the human body;
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new text begin (2) review and analyze state-level legislation aimed at limiting lead exposure to
individuals resulting from retained lead-containing bullets; and
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new text begin (3) provide recommendations for how to reduce any public health impacts of
lead-containing bullets retained in the human body in the state.
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new text begin (b) The commissioner of health must submit the report in paragraph (a) to the chairs and
ranking minority members of the legislative committees with jurisdiction over health.
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