SF 27

as introduced - 94th Legislature, 2025 1st Special Session (2025 - 2025) Posted on 06/10/2025 09:49am

A bill for an act
relating to chemicals in consumer products; eliminating the prohibition against
artist paint containing cadmium; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section
325E.3892, subdivision 1.

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

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 325E.3892, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

Subdivision 1.

Definitions.

new text begin (a) new text end For purposes of this section, new text begin the following terms have
the meanings given.
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new text begin (b) new text end "Covered product" means any of the following products or product components:

(1) jewelry;

(2) toys;

(3) cosmetics and personal care products;

(4) puzzles, board games, card games, and similar games;

(5) play sets and play structures;

(6) outdoor games;

(7) school supplies new text begin , except ink pens and mechanical pencils new text end ;

(8) pots and pans;

(9) cups, bowls, and other food containers;

(10) craft supplies and jewelry-making supplies;

(11) chalk, crayons, new text begin children's new text end paints, and other art supplies new text begin , except professional artist
materials, including but not limited to oil-based paints, water-based paints, paints, pastels,
pigments, ceramic glazes, and markers new text end ;

(12) fidget spinners;

(13) costumes, costume accessories, and children's and seasonal party supplies;

(14) deleted text begin keys, deleted text end key chains deleted text begin , deleted text end and key rings; and

(15) clothing, footwear, headwear, and accessories.

new text begin (c) "Pastels" means a crayon composed of powdered pigments bonded with gum or resin.
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new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
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