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Minnesota Legislature Passes Environment And Energy Package That Includes Ban On 'Forever Chemicals' PFAS

The bill also includes funding to help clean up water contaminated with the chemicals and will phase out PFAS in firefighting foam.

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Earlier this year, there was discussion about increasing fees to get a fishing license or state park permit. Those were left out of this deal between the DFL-led House and Senate approved Thursday.
Earlier this year, there was discussion about increasing fees to get a fishing license or state park permit. Those were left out of this deal between the DFL-led House and Senate approved Thursday. (CBS)

By Caroline Cummings, CBS Minnesota:

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Both chambers of the state legislature on Thursday approved a ban on so-called "forever chemicals" PFAS in consumer products, sending the bill to Gov. Tim Walz's desk for signature.

The legislation prohibits non-essential use of the substances in cookware, cosmetics, cleaning products and more starting in 2025. The bill also includes funding to help clean up water contaminated with the chemicals, and will phase out PFAS in firefighting foam.

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