# Maryland SB 0719: Sewage Sludge - Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances - Regulation

Maryland SB 0719, Sewage Sludge - Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances - Regulation, is a 2026 Regular Session Senate bill sponsored by Sara Love (Democratic); status signed, last action 2026-04-28 (Approved by the Governor - Chapter 329) (as of 2026-10-11).

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## Facts
- Bill: Maryland SB 0719
- State: Maryland
- Session: 2026 Regular Session
- Title: Sewage Sludge - Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances - Regulation
- Status: signed
- Chamber: Senate
- Introduced: 2026-02-06
- Last action: 2026-04-28, Approved by the Governor - Chapter 329
- Sponsor: Sara Love (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Subjects: Environment, Agriculture -see also- Agritourism; Cannabis Prd; Farm; etc., Boundaries, Chemical Tests, Environment, Department of the, Environmental Matters -see also- Conserv; Nat Resrce; Pollut, Environmental Service, Maryland, Fees -see also- Attys' Fees; Devt Fees & Taxes, Fertilizers, Hazardous and Toxic Substances -see also- Asbestos; Radiatn, Industry and Manufacturing, Laboratories, Local Government Mandates, Notices, Plans and Proposals, Prices -see also- Consumer Price Index, Public Buildings and Facilities -see also- Stadiums; St Hse, Real Property, Rules and Regulations, Sewage, Standards and Best Practices, Studies -see also- Commitees & Commissions; Reports, Time, Washington Suburban Sanitary District, Wastewater, Water Pollution, Weights and Measures
- Touches household money: no
- Roll calls: 3 (216 yes, 8 no in all)
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 4

## Summary

No summary available.

## Bill overview: provisions PRIA read

- Industrial PFAS pretreatment rules and fees: cost, low. Starting October 1, 2026, the Department and pretreatment authorities can set PFAS pretreatment standards for industrial users that exceed action levels. If a public treatment plant without an industrial pretreatment program produces sludge at 25 ppb or more, the Department evaluates industrial con…
- PFAS source tracking plans for generators: cost, low. Beginning October 1, 2026, if your sludge tests at 25 ppb or higher, you must complete a source‑tracking study and make a mitigation plan with the Department. The plan must identify major PFAS sources and actions to bring levels below 25 ppb. The plan’s implementation timeline cannot exceed five ye…
- Tighter PFAS limits for farm sludge: mixed, medium. Beginning October 1, 2028, land application is banned if total regulated PFAS is 50 ppb or more. Sludge with 25 to under 50 ppb is allowed only under strict rules. You can apply at no more than 3 dry metric tons per acre. You must follow required setbacks, including extra distances from public and…
- Testing and blending rules for PFAS sludge: mixed, low. Beginning October 1, 2026, compliance uses the average of PFAS samples from the past 12 months. Sampling happens during normal operations at least quarterly, and certified labs must use EPA Method 1633A or an approved equivalent. If commingling starts on or before October 1, 2027, operators may use…

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Sara Love (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Katie Fry Hester (Democratic), Senate

## Roll call votes

| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-04-13 | House | Third Reading Passed | pass | 129 | 8 | 3 |
| 2026-04-13 | Senate | Third Reading Passed | pass | 46 | 0 | 1 |
| 2026-03-20 | Senate | Third Reading Passed | pass | 41 | 0 | 1 |

## Actions (18)

- 2026-04-28: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 329
- 2026-04-13: Passed Enrolled (Senate)
- 2026-04-13: Third Reading Passed (46-0) (Senate)
- 2026-04-13: Senate Concurs House Amendments (Senate)
- 2026-04-13: Third Reading Passed (129-8) (House)
- 2026-04-09: Second Reading Passed with Amendments (House)
- 2026-04-09: Favorable with Amendments {853822/1 Adopted (House)
- 2026-04-08: Favorable with Amendments Report by Environment and Transportation (House)
- 2026-03-25: Hearing 4/02 at 1:00 p.m. (Environment and Transportation) (House)
- 2026-03-21: Referred Environment and Transportation Health (House)
- 2026-03-20: Third Reading Passed (41-0) (Senate)
- 2026-03-19: Second Reading Passed with Amendments (Senate)
- 2026-03-19: Favorable with Amendments {423427/1 Adopted (Senate)
- 2026-03-18: Motion Laid Over (Senator Ellis) Adopted (Senate)
- 2026-03-18: Favorable with Amendments {423427/1 (Senate)
- 2026-03-16: Favorable with Amendments Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment (Senate)
- 2026-02-10: Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m. (Senate)
- 2026-02-06: First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment (Senate)

## Bill text

- Enacted, 2026-04-28: [PDF](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/Chapters_noln/CH_329_sb0719e.pdf)
- Enrolled, 2026-04-13: [PDF](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/sb/sb0719e.pdf)
- Third Reading, 2026-03-19: [PDF](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/sb/sb0719t.pdf)
- First Reading, 2026-02-06: [PDF](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/sb/sb0719f.pdf)

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- SB 0244: Code Revision - Health - Maryland Medical Assistance Program (became law)
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- HB 0529: Code Revision - Health - Maryland Medical Assistance Program (became law)

## Sources
- [Enacted (PDF)](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/Chapters_noln/CH_329_sb0719e.pdf)
- [Enrolled (PDF)](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/sb/sb0719e.pdf)
- [Third Reading (PDF)](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/sb/sb0719t.pdf)
- [First Reading (PDF)](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/sb/sb0719f.pdf)

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- [SB 0244: Code Revision - Health - Maryland Medical Assistance Program](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MD-SB0244-2026RS)
- [SB 0148: Income Tax - Credit for 9-1-1 Specialist Retirement Income (Supporting Our 9-1-…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MD-SB0148-2026RS)
- [SB 0016: Child Support - Earnings Withholdings Limits](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MD-SB0016-2026RS)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MD-SB0719-2026RS (as of 2026-10-11).