HF4017

Unlawful shipment of infectious or pathological waste study required, and money appropriated.

Chamber Passed·5/13/26

Minnesota HF4017 mandates inspections of infectious waste generators and fines for unlawful waste transport.

Minnesota HF4017 requires the Pollution Control Agency to conduct unannounced inspections of infectious waste generators to ensure compliance with management plans. It mandates that solid waste management facilities report any received infectious waste to the agency. The bill imposes fines for unlawful transport of infectious waste, with escalating penalties for repeat offenses. A portion of the collected fines is to be deposited into the environmental fund. The bill also appropriates funds for training courses on infectious waste management.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · May 13
Current
Environment, Climate, and Legacy Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

May 5

1:00 PM

House Ways and Means

Mar 12

1:00 PM

House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy

History

May 13

Senate

Received from House

May 13

Senate

Introduction and first reading

May 13

Senate

Referred to Environment, Climate, and Legacy