HF 3745 Minnesota House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Sale or use of a specific chemical compound used in tear gas banned.

HF 3745 bans the sale, purchase, use, or manufacturing of orthochlorobenzalmalononitrile (a chemical compound used in tear gas) within Minnesota. The bill directly affects individuals, businesses, and organizations handling this specific chemical, including law enforcement or manufacturers. It requires the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency to provide disposal guidance for existing supplies of the chemical or products containing it. The law takes effect immediately upon final enactment.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Feb 2026
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Introduced Feb 25, 2026 Last action Mar 12, 2026
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Feb 25, 2026
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Introduction and first reading, referred to Public Safety Finance and Policy
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