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Act Now: New Proposal Could Impact the Products You Make, Sell, or Rely On
Feb 20, 2026
Senate Bill 686 targets products containing PFAS — a class of widely used chemicals found across modern supply chains
- SB 686: PFAS Product Bans + New Registration Requirements
- Deadline to weigh in: Friday, Feb. 20 — Testimony Sign-Up & Written Submissions from 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Maryland lawmakers are considering sweeping legislation that would effectively ban the sale of hundreds of everyday products in the state and require manufacturers to register products, pay new fees and potentially submit testing data to keep selling here.
The bill targets products containing PFAS — a class of widely used chemicals found across modern supply chains. They’ve been used for decades to make products resistant to heat, water, grease and corrosion. They appear in cookware, cleaning supplies, medical devices, textiles, furniture, electronics, vehicles and more.
What the Bill Will Do
Beginning in 2028: Prohibit the sale of cleaning products, cookware, cosmetics, personal care products, children’s items, feminine hygiene products and certain packaging if they contain intentionally added PFAS.
Beginning in 2029: Expands the ban to textiles, fabric treatments, upholstered furniture, paint and more — and prohibits the sale of any covered product that is not registered with the state.
SB 686 also creates new regulatory and compliance obligations, including requiring manufacturers of products containing intentionally added PFAS to register those products with the state, pay registration fees and potentially submit testing data to demonstrate compliance.
New Requirements
- Product bans
- Mandatory product registration with the state
- State-established registration fees
- Potential testing requirements
- Penalties up to $15,000 per violation — and $25,000 per day for failure to comply
Why This Matters To Your Business
Even if you don’t manufacture chemicals — or don’t know whether PFAS are in your products — this bill could affect you.
- If you manufacture, you may need to inventory products, trace chemical components through your supply chain, register with the state, and pay new fees.
- If you import or distribute, you could be legally responsible if the original manufacturer has no U.S. presence.
- If you retail, products you currently sell could suddenly be prohibited in Maryland.
- If you rely on affected products in your operations — from uniforms to equipment coatings — availability and costs could change quickly.
Why This Needs Your Attention Now
PFAS aren’t confined to a narrow set of products — they’re woven throughout modern manufacturing and supply chains.
SB 686 would mandate broad product bans and new compliance systems on an aggressive timeline. For many businesses, that could mean tracing materials several layers deep, renegotiating contracts, reformulating products, or pulling items from shelves.
The scale and speed matter. These requirements could drive operational shifts, cost increases and product disruptions across Maryland’s economy.
Lawmakers need to hear now how this would play out in the real world — before the details are finalized.
- Take Action on Friday, Feb. 20, 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
- Sign up to testify and/or submit written testimony
- Sample letters available in our Action Toolkit
- Testimony submittal guidance available at mdchamber.org
