Minnesota SF3838: Requirements for entities offering biodegradable or compostable products modification

What the bill says

A bill for an act relating to commerce; modifying requirements for entities offering biodegradable or compostable products; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 325E.046, subdivision 2a.

From the introduced text, February 20, 2026:

A bill for an act relating to commerce; modifying requirements for entities offering biodegradable or compostable products; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 325E.046, subdivision 2a. Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 325E.046, subdivision 2a, is amended to read: Subd. 2a. Certification of products. deleted text begin Beginning January 1, 2026,deleted text end A manufacturer, distributor, or wholesaler may not sell or offer for sale and any other person may not knowingly sell or offer for sale in this state a covered product labeled as "biodegradable" or "compostable" unless the covered product is certified as meeting the requirements of subdivision 1 or 2, as applicable, by an entity that: deleted text begin (1) is a nonprofit corporation; deleted text end deleted text begin (2) as its primary focus of operation,deleted text end new text begin [ADDED: (1)] new text end promotes the production, use, and appropriate end of life for materials and products that are designed to fully biodegrade in specific biologically active environments such as industrial composting; and deleted text begin (3)deleted text end new text begin [ADDED: (2)] new text end is technically capable of and willing to perform analysis necessary to determine a product's compliance with subdivision 1 or 2, as applicable. new text begin [ADDED: EFFECTIVE DATE.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: This section is …

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Sponsors

• Bill Weber (R) · primary sponsor
• Gary Dahms (R)
• Keri Heintzeman (R, SD-006)

Latest actions

1. April 16, 2026: Author added Heintzeman
2. February 23, 2026: Referred to Commerce and Consumer Protection
3. February 23, 2026: Introduction and first reading

Common questions

What is SF3838?

SF3838 is a bill in the Minnesota Legislature (94th Legislature 2025-2026): Requirements for entities offering biodegradable or compostable products modification.

What does SF3838 do?

In its own words: A bill for an act relating to commerce; modifying requirements for entities offering biodegradable or compostable products; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 325E.046, subdivision 2a.

What is the status of SF3838?

In committee as of April 16, 2026. Latest action: Author added Heintzeman (April 16, 2026).

Who sponsored SF3838?

Bill Weber (R), with 2 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SF3838?

On the Minnesota Legislature website: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?f=SF3838&y=2025&ssn=0&b=senate