Minnesota · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SF 1481: Pollution Control Agency notice to retailers that selling skin lightening products that contain mercury is illegal requirement, self-certification of businesses that receive notice requirement, and penalties on businesses who fail to self-certify provision
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SF 1481 is a bill introduced in the Minnesota Senate on February 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Pollution Control Agency notice to retailers that selling skin lightening products that contain mercury is illegal requirement, self-certification of businesses that receive notice requirement, and penalties on businesses who fail to self-certify provision. Primary sponsor: Sandy Pappas (Democratic-Farmer-Labor). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 1, 2025): Author added Fateh.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic-Farmer-Labor 3 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy Pappas | Primary sponsor | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | Senate | 65 |
| Jim Abeler | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 35 |
| Omar Fateh | Co-sponsor | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | Senate | 62 |
| Ann Johnson Stewart | Co-sponsor | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | Senate | 45 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Author added Fateh
- Author added Johnson Stewart
- Comm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Environment, Climate, and Legacy
- Referred to Commerce and Consumer Protection
- Introduction and first reading