Minnesota HF1457 prohibits the construction of schools within a quarter mile of former landfills or dump sites.

Minnesota HF1457 amends state statutes to prohibit the construction of schools within a quarter mile of former landfills or dump sites. The bill defines "closed landfill" as a site listed on the Pollution Control Agency website as potentially contaminated, and "dump site" as an unpermitted disposal site identified in a 2001 study or listed as potentially contaminated. The prohibition applies to public schools and charter schools. The measure takes effect July 1, 2025.

Minnesota HF1457 prohibits the construction of schools within a quarter mile of former landfills or dump sites.

Minnesota HF1457 amends state statutes to prohibit the construction of schools within a quarter mile of former landfills or dump sites. The bill defines "closed landfill" as a site listed on the Pollution Control Agency website as potentially contaminated, and "dump site" as an unpermitted disposal site identified in a 2001 study or listed as potentially contaminated. The prohibition applies to public schools and charter schools. The measure takes effect July 1, 2025.