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HB 1022

PFAS Chemicals - Product Phase Outs and Registration Requirements

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Nick Allen and 14 co-sponsors

Maryland HB 1022 phases out PFAS chemicals in consumer products and mandates manufacturer registration to reduce environmental and health exposure to persistent toxins.

Rereferred to Environment and Transportation and Health
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Bill Summary · HB 1022

Legislative bill overview

HB 1022 establishes phase-out timelines for PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances)—persistent synthetic chemicals used in manufacturing—in consumer products and requires manufacturers to register PFAS-containing products with the state. The bill creates regulatory mechanisms to track and reduce exposure to these chemicals, which accumulate in the environment and human bodies over time.

Why is this important

PFAS chemicals are linked to serious health effects including liver damage, thyroid disease, reduced vaccine effectiveness, and elevated cholesterol, yet they persist indefinitely in the environment and bioaccumulate through food and water. Maryland's action would be among the earliest state-level comprehensive restrictions, potentially influencing national manufacturing standards and protecting residents from long-term contamination of water supplies and food chains.

Potential points of contention

  • Manufacturer compliance costs: Phase-out requirements may increase production expenses, potentially raising consumer prices for affected products (textiles, food packaging, cookware, firefighting foams)
  • Economic disruption timeline: Industries argue existing PFAS alternatives are insufficient or untested at scale, creating feasibility concerns for meeting aggressive deadlines
  • Interstate commerce issues: Manufacturers may challenge the bill as imposing burdensome state-specific regulations that conflict with federal oversight, potentially blocking products from other states

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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