OVERVIEW
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.
Sample Testimony Letter – Opposition to SB 686 (PFAS Ban).docx
Sales and Use Tax – Taxable Business Services – Alterations
February 24, 2026
Opposition to Senate Bill 686 – PFAS Chemicals – Product Phase Outs and Registration Requirements
Dear Chair Feldman and Members of the Committee:
My name is [NAME], and I am [TITLE] of [BUSINESS NAME], a [TYPE OF BUSINESS] located in [CITY/COUNTY], employing [#] Marylanders.
I am writing to express concerns with Senate Bill 686 and how it would directly affect our business operations.
SB 686 would prohibit the sale of numerous products containing intentionally added PFAS beginning in 2028 and 2029, while also requiring product registration, fees, reporting and potential testing. While we support protecting public health and the environment, the breadth and timeline of this bill raise serious practical challenges for businesses like ours.
How SB 686 Would Affect Our Business
[Please briefly describe how this bill would impact your company. A few sentences is enough. Consider addressing: