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SB 686 — Maryland

PFAS Chemicals – Product Phase Outs and Registration Requirements

Prohibiting manufacturers from selling, offering for sale, distributing, or distributing for sale in the State, certain products containing intentionally added per- and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) chemicals on or after certain dates; establishing registration requirements for certain products that contain intentionally added PFAS chemicals; providing for the testing of certain products to determine compliance with the Act; etc.

Latest action: Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m. · Feb 10, 2026

In committeeAwareness and OutreachChemical TestsChildren (4-12)Civil ActionsCommerce and BusinessComptrollerCosmetologistsDisclosureEnvironmentEnvironment, Department of theEnvironmental HealthEnvironmental MattersEquipmentFeesFire ProtectionFoodFormsGiftsGoods and ServicesGrantsHazardous and Toxic SubstancesHealthHealth, Department ofIndustry and ManufacturingInfants and Toddlers (0-3)InterestInternetInterstate AffairsLoansNoticesOpen GovernmentPenalties and SentencesPollutionRefuse DisposalRegistrationReportsRevenue and TaxesRules and RegulationsSafetyScientific ResearchSexual MattersSports and RecreationTimeTreasurersWaiversWater PollutionWomen

Synopsis written by the legislature's own staff, as published on the official bill page. Status label is derived from the recorded actions. The full text below is the record.

Committees: Education, Energy, and the Environment (Senate)

Updated Mar 17, 2026

Timeline

  1. First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment

    Feb 6, 2026 · Senate

  2. Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m.

    Feb 10, 2026 · Senate

Sponsored by Sara Love

No recorded floor votes yet.

Fiscal and Policy Note — official analysis by legislative staff (PDF) Bill text (First reading) — Maryland General Assembly (PDF) Official record — Maryland General Assembly bill page

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