Environment - Synthetic Turf Industry and Disposal Study - Deadline Extension

HB 321 extends the deadline for the Maryland Department of the Environment to submit a report studying the synthetic turf industry and disposal practices, moving it from July 1, 2026, to January 15, 2027. The bill directly affects the Department of the Environment (responsible for conducting the study), synthetic turf producers, retailers, and users - including schools, local governments, and sports organizations. The study requires examining existing synthetic turf fields, industry practices, disposal methods, recycling rates, and proposing improvements for waste management. It does not create new regulations but delays a required report under existing law (Chapter 567 of the 2024 Acts).