Presence of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances allowed in safety-related items and clothing used by juveniles operating all-terrain vehicles or dirt bikes.

HF 654 amends Minnesota's PFAS ban to exempt safety-related items (like helmets, boots, and eye protection) used by juveniles operating all-terrain vehicles or dirt bikes. It allows PFAS in these specific safety products, which are otherwise prohibited under Minnesota Statutes § 116.943, but requires manufacturers to display a permanent warning label stating: "This product contains intentionally added PFAS..." The exemption applies only to safety accessories designed for juvenile operators and does not affect the general ban on PFAS in other juvenile products. This bill directly affects manufacturers and sellers of juvenile ATV/dirt bike safety gear.