Both chambers of the Maryland legislature have passed the Environment – PFAS Chemicals – Prohibitions and Requirements (George “Walter” Taylor Act), a piece of legislation named after a firefighter whose death from neuroendocrine cancer was allegedly the result of prior PFAS exposure. If enacted, the bill would prohibit “using, manufacturing, or knowingly selling or distributing” firefighting foam, carpet, rugs, or certain food packaging that contain PFAS as an intentionally added ingredient. After unanimously passing the Senate, many believe Maryland Governor Larry Hogan will sign the bill into law shortly. The law, if enacted, would prohibit the sale of the listed products beginning January 1, 2024.