STATE BILLMD HB 1533PASSED

Public Health - Cosmetic Products - Enforcement and Penalties for Prohibited Ingredients (Crown and Care Act - Protecting Communities from Harmful Hair Chemicals)

Making a violation of certain provisions of law regarding the manufacture, sale, delivery, holding, or offering for sale certain cosmetic products an unfair, abusive, or deceptive trade practice; providing that a person who violates the Act is liable for certain civil damages resulting from actual harm sustained by an individual; requiring the Department of Health and the Attorney General to develop a plan for a fund to support research and treatment of conditions caused by harmful chemicals in cosmetic products; etc.

Status: Passed; Signed or otherwise enacted
Status date: Apr 28, 2026; 198 days ago
Current chamber: House of Delegates
Session: 2026 Regular Session

MD HB 1533 · PassedApr 28

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Bill details

Last action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 284 · Apr 28, 2026

Bill history

Newest first.

Apr 28, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 284House

Apr 13, 2026Passed EnrolledHouse

Apr 13, 2026Third Reading Passed (101-34)House

Apr 13, 2026House Concurs Senate AmendmentsHouse

Apr 13, 2026Third Reading Passed (33-13)Senate

Apr 10, 2026Second Reading Passed with AmendmentsSenate

Apr 10, 2026Favorable with Amendments {633321/1 AdoptedSenate

Apr 10, 2026Favorable with Amendments Report by FinanceSenate

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Mar 23, 2026Referred FinanceSenate

Mar 23, 2026Third Reading Passed (106-30)House

Mar 23, 2026Second Reading Passed with AmendmentsHouse

Mar 23, 2026Favorable with Amendments {203123/1 AdoptedHouse

Mar 23, 2026Favorable with Amendments Report by HealthHouse

Mar 3, 2026Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m.House

Mar 3, 2026Hearing canceledHouse

Feb 13, 2026Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m.House

Feb 13, 2026First Reading HealthHouse

Recorded votes

Third Reading PassedMar 23, 2026 · House · 106 yea · 30 nayPassed

Third Reading PassedApr 13, 2026 · Senate · 33 yea · 13 nayPassed

Third Reading PassedApr 13, 2026 · House · 101 yea · 34 nayPassed

Subjects

Public Health
Attorneys' Fees
Civil Actions
complaints
Cosmetologists
Damages
Hazardous and Toxic Substances
Health
Health, Department of
Inspections
Liability
Penalties and Sentences
Budgets
Commerce and Business
Comptroller
Consumer Protection
Goods and Services
Grants
Injury
Interest
Medical Conditions
Medical Research
Medical Testing and Diagnosis
Retail Sales
Revenue and Taxes
Rules and Regulations
Statutes of Limitation
Treasurers
Plans and Proposals
Reports
Time
Unfair Trade Practices

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