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MD HB386

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

Sheila Ruth

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Origin

House of Delegates

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Department of Agriculture must develop and maintain a list of all PFAS pesticides registered in Maryland, posting it online and distributing to certified applicators by January 1, 2032

  • Beginning June 1, 2032, PFAS pesticides are prohibited at health care facilities, schools, day care operations, for residential lawn care, and for commercial mosquito spraying

  • Beginning June 1, 2032, the Department may not register any PFAS pesticide for sale in the State, and no person may use PFAS pesticides anywhere in Maryland

  • PFAS chemicals are defined as fluorinated chemicals containing at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom, including perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances

  • Department of Agriculture and Maryland Department of Health may add additional PFAS chemicals to the restricted list based on new health impact data and availability of alternatives

Legislative Description

Pesticides - PFAS Chemicals - Prohibitions

Commerce and Business

Last Action

Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment

3/17/2025

Committee Referrals

Education, Energy, and the Environment3/17/2025
Health and Government Operations1/16/2025

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