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

State of Maryland

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 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 special fund to support research and treatment related to 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
Senate
Session
2026 Regular Session
MD SB 656 · PassedApr 28

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Bill details

Last action
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 283 · Apr 28, 2026

Sponsor

SHShaneka HensonSenator · Democrat · SD-030Primary sponsor

Bill history

Newest first.

Apr 28, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 283Senate
Apr 9, 2026Passed EnrolledSenate
Apr 9, 2026Third Reading Passed (32-10)Senate
Apr 9, 2026Senate Concurs House AmendmentsSenate
Apr 8, 2026Third Reading Passed (101-34)House
Apr 3, 2026Second Reading Passed with AmendmentsHouse
Apr 3, 2026Favorable with Amendments {693329/1 AdoptedHouse
Apr 3, 2026Favorable with Amendments Report by HealthHouse
Show 8 earlier actions
Mar 24, 2026Hearing 3/31 at 1:00 p.m.House
Mar 20, 2026Referred HealthHouse
Mar 19, 2026Third Reading Passed (34-11)Senate
Mar 17, 2026Second Reading Passed with AmendmentsSenate
Mar 17, 2026Favorable with Amendments {143820/1 AdoptedSenate
Mar 16, 2026Favorable with Amendments Report by FinanceSenate
Feb 12, 2026Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m.Senate
Feb 6, 2026First Reading FinanceSenate

Recorded votes

Third Reading PassedMar 19, 2026 · Senate · 34 yea · 11 nayPassed
Third Reading PassedApr 8, 2026 · House · 101 yea · 34 nayPassed
Third Reading PassedApr 9, 2026 · Senate · 32 yea · 10 nayPassed

Subjects

  • Public Health
  • Attorneys' Fees
  • Civil Actions
  • complaints
  • Cosmetologists
  • Damages
  • Hazardous and Toxic Substances
  • Health
  • Health, Department of
  • Inspections
  • Liability
  • Penalties and Sentences
  • Attorney General
  • Commerce and Business
  • Committees and Commissions
  • Comptroller
  • Consumer Protection
  • Delivery Services
  • Grants
  • Industry and Manufacturing
  • Interest
  • Medical Conditions
  • Medical Research
  • Medical Testing and Diagnosis
  • Medical Treatments
  • Revenue and Taxes
  • Safety
  • Time
  • Treasurers
  • Unfair Trade Practices
  • Plans and Proposals
  • Reports
  • Injury
  • Investigations and Inquiries

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