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Maryland General Assembly · HB1533 · Approved by the Governor - Chapter 284 (Chapter 284)

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

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Officially: “Public Health - Cosmetic Products - Enforcement and Penalties for Prohibited Ingredients (Crown and Care Act - Protecting Communities from Harmful Hair Chemicals) Read the full text

2026 session

What it does

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
From the official legislative record, shown verbatim. Not legal advice.

Where it is

First reading, house of origin · Feb 12, 2026
Hearing · Mar 10, 2026
Committee report, house of origin: Favorable with Amendments · Mar 22, 2026
Second reading, house of origin: Passed with Amendments · Mar 9, 2026
Third reading, house of origin: Passed · Mar 10, 2026
First reading, opposite house · Mar 6, 2026
Committee report, opposite house: Favorable with Amendments · Apr 9, 2026
Second reading, opposite house: Passed with Amendments · Mar 23, 2026
Third reading, opposite house: Passed with Amendments · Mar 24, 2026

The numbers

24
sponsors on the bill

Sponsors

Delegate AlstonDelegate Palakovich CarrDelegate AllenDelegate BoyceDelegate ColeyDelegate FennellDelegate GuzzoneDelegate HornbergerDelegate LewisDelegate MillerDelegate RobersonDelegate RobertsDelegate ShettyDelegate SteinDelegate BagnallDelegate CullisonDelegate HillDelegate KaufmanDelegate LopezDelegate MartinezDelegate RosenbergDelegate RossDelegate White HollandDelegate Woorman
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 284 (as of Aug 30, 2026).