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MD HB1112

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/5/2025

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Hornberger

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Origin

House of Delegates

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends statute of limitations for PFAS-related civil actions to the earlier of 10 years from exposure/death or 3 years from discovery of the cause, creating a separate category from general occupational disease claims

  • Prohibits manufacturing, selling, or distributing consumer products containing PFAS chemicals in Maryland starting July 1, 2026

  • Expands the definition of "PFAS chemicals" to include consumer products, in addition to existing categories of fire-fighting agents, fire-fighting equipment, food packaging, and rugs/carpets

  • Covers PFAS-related injuries including complications to pregnancy and potential damage to offspring

  • Takes effect October 1, 2025, with the consumer product sales ban beginning July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

PFAS Chemicals - Civil Actions and Prohibition on Consumer Product Sales

Death

Last Action

Hearing 3/05 at 3:00 p.m. (Judiciary)

3/4/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/5/2025

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