HB 984 — Maryland

Mattress Stewardship Program - Establishment

Prohibiting, on and after January 1, 2035, a person from disposing of a mattress in a landfill, subject to certain exceptions; prohibiting, on and after January 1, 2035, a person from disposing of a mattress in an incinerator, subject to a certain exception; requiring certain producers of mattresses sold at retail in the State or a certain representative organization to submit a plan for the establishment of a Mattress Stewardship Program in the Department of the Environment for approval on or before July 1, 2031; etc.

Latest action: Hearing 2/27 at 1:30 p.m. (Environment and Transportation) · Feb 26, 2026

In committeeAbandoned PropertyAir PollutionAssessmentsAuditors and AuditsAwareness and OutreachBudgetsCommerce and BusinessCommerce, Department ofCommittees and CommissionsComptrollerConsumer ProtectionDataDiversity, Equity, and InclusionElectronic GovernmentEnvironmentEnvironment, Department of theEnvironmental JusticeEnvironmental MattersEnvironmental Service, MarylandEquipmentEthicsEvaluations and ReviewsFeesGeneral AssemblyGovernorHazardous and Toxic SubstancesHealthHealth, Department ofIndustry and ManufacturingInternetInterstate AffairsLegislationLiabilityLitterMeetingsNonprofit OrganizationsOccupational SafetyPenalties and SentencesPlans and ProposalsPrivacyPublic InformationRecyclingRefuse DisposalReimbursementsReportsRetail SalesRevenue and TaxesRules and RegulationsSafetySolicitationStandards and Best PracticesTimeTransportationWater PollutionWork, Labor, and Employment

Synopsis written by the legislature's own staff, as published on the official bill page. Status label is derived from the recorded actions. The full text below is the record.

Committees: Environment and Transportation (House of Delegates); Economic Matters (House of Delegates)

Updated Mar 17, 2026

Timeline

First Reading Environment and Transportation and Economic Matters
Feb 6, 2026 · House of Delegates
Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m. (Environment and Transportation)
Feb 10, 2026 · House of Delegates
Hearing canceled (Environment and Transportation)
Feb 26, 2026 · House of Delegates
Hearing 2/27 at 1:30 p.m. (Environment and Transportation)
Feb 26, 2026 · House of Delegates

Sponsored by Terri Hill, Regina Boyce, Mary Lehman, Julie Palakovich Carr, Stephanie Smith, Jen Terrasa

No recorded floor votes yet.

Fiscal and Policy Note — official analysis by legislative staff (PDF) Bill text (First reading) — Maryland General Assembly (PDF) Official record — Maryland General Assembly bill page

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