Sewage Sludge - Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances - Regulation

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Sponsors: 3
Votes: Apr 28
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Description

Establishing restrictions on the land application, on or after October 1, 2028, of sewage sludge with total concentrations of certain regulated per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances equal to or greater than certain levels; authorizing a person to commingle sewage sludge to reduce the total concentration of regulated PFAS in the final material to levels below 25 parts per billion, subject to certain regulations; establishing certain monitoring protocols; authorizing the establishment of pretreatment standards; etc.

Subjects

Rules and RegulationsLocal Government MandatesNoticesReal PropertyFeesEnvironmental MattersHazardous and Toxic SubstancesAgricultureBoundariesPricesSewageFertilizersPublic Buildings and FacilitiesChemical TestsWashington Suburban Sanitary DistrictWeights and MeasuresLaboratoriesEnvironmental Service, MarylandTimeEnvironmentEnvironment, Department of theWater PollutionstudiesStandards and Best PracticesWastewaterIndustry and ManufacturingPlans and Proposals

Progress

IntroducedFeb 6, 2026
Sent to committeeFeb 10, 2026
Passed the first chamberMar 19, 2026
PassedMar 20, 2026
Passed both chambersApr 13, 2026
Became lawApr 28, 2026

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