2022 Regular Session • Maryland Legislature
HB275: Environment – PFAS Chemicals – Prohibitions and Requirements (George “Walter” Taylor Act)
Legislative Summary
Prohibiting, on or after January 1, 2024, a person from using, manufacturing, or knowingly selling or distributing Class B fire-fighting foam that contains intentionally added PFAS chemicals in the State; prohibiting, on or after January 1, 2024, a person from manufacturing, selling, or distributing a certain rug or carpet in the State; prohibiting, on or after January 1, 2024, a manufacturer or distributor from manufacturing, selling, or distributing certain food packaging intended for direct food contact in the State; etc.
Bill History
1/17/2022
First Reading Health and Government Operations
House of Delegates
1/28/2022
Hearing 2/09 at 1:30 p.m.
House of Delegates
3/7/2022
Favorable with Amendments Report by Health and Government Operations
House of Delegates
3/8/2022
Favorable with Amendments {403124/1 Adopted
House of Delegates
3/8/2022
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
House of Delegates
3/10/2022
Third Reading Passed (138-0)
House of Delegates
3/11/2022
Referred Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
Senate
4/7/2022
Favorable with Amendments Report by Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
Senate
4/7/2022
Favorable with Amendments {433022/1 Adopted
Senate
4/7/2022
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Senate
4/9/2022
Floor Amendment {553920/1 (Senator Pinsky) Adopted
Senate
4/9/2022
Third Readings Passed with Amendments (44-0)
Senate
4/11/2022
House Concurs Senate Amendments
House of Delegates
4/11/2022
Third Reading Passed (114-0)
House of Delegates
4/11/2022
Passed Enrolled
House of Delegates
4/21/2022
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 138
House of Delegates
Amendments
Floor Amendment 553920/1 (Senator Pinsky) Adopted
Floor Amendment 553920/1 (Senator Pinsky) Adopted
4/9/2022Adopted
Favorable with Amendments 433022/1 Adopted
Favorable with Amendments 433022/1 Adopted
4/7/2022Adopted
Favorable with Amendments 403124/1 Adopted
Favorable with Amendments 403124/1 Adopted
3/8/2022Adopted
Roll Call Votes
Third Reading Passed
4/11/2022
114
Yea
0
Nay
18
Not Voting
9
Absent
Result: PASSED
Third Readings Passed with Amendments
4/9/2022
44
Yea
0
Nay
0
Not Voting
3
Absent
Result: PASSED
Third Reading Passed
3/10/2022
138
Yea
0
Nay
0
Not Voting
3
Absent
Result: PASSED
Status Information
Current Status
Passed(4/21/2022)
Chamber
House of Delegates
Sine Die
Sponsors
Democrat: 9
Republican: 1
Primary Sponsor
Sara Love
Democrat