Regulation ChangeProposedProposed Regulation
Maryland HB 1022 Comprehensive PFAS Product Ban Withdrawn by Sponsor
PFAS MarylandMaryland General AssemblyMaryland
Announced
Apr 8, 2026
Description
Maryland House Bill 1022, which proposed one of the nation's broadest PFAS product bans with phased prohibitions starting January 2028 covering cleaning products, cookware, cosmetics, textiles, and numerous other categories, was withdrawn by its sponsor on April 8, 2026. The bill would have established a product registration program, manufacturer disclosure requirements, and a 'currently unavoidable use' exemption framework with civil penalties up to $25,000 per day. Companion Senate Bill 686 remains in committee. Compliance teams should continue monitoring SB 686's progress while noting the withdrawal reduces near-term regulatory pressure for expanded product categories beyond current George Walter Taylor Act requirements.
Sources
Key Findings
Maryland HB 1022 Comprehensive PFAS Product Ban Withdrawn by Sponsor
     ##### MyMGA  ##### Accessibility Tools    !
Maryland HB 1022 Comprehensive PFAS Product Ban Withdrawn by Sponsor
 # Maryland PFAS Bill Withdrawn: Why Companies Should Still Be Paying Attention   Maryland lawmakers failed to pass legislation during the recent General A