Public Health - Cosmetic Products - Enforcement and Penalties for Prohibited Ingredients (Crown and Care Act - Protecting Communities from Harmful Hair Chemicals)
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Became law
Derived from the official record below.
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 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 c
From the official legislative record, shown verbatim. Not legal advice.
Where it is
First reading, house of origin · Feb 5, 2026
Hearing · Feb 27, 2026
Committee report, house of origin: Favorable with Amendments · Mar 15, 2026
Second reading, house of origin: Passed with Amendments · Feb 28, 2026
Third reading, house of origin: Passed · Mar 2, 2026
First reading, opposite house · Mar 6, 2026
Committee report, opposite house: Favorable with Amendments · Apr 2, 2026
Second reading, opposite house: Passed with Amendments · Mar 17, 2026
Third reading, opposite house: Passed with Amendments · Mar 21, 2026
The numbers
1
sponsor on the bill
Sponsors
Recorded votes
Senate Bills Amended in the House No. 8Senate · 2026-03-22 · Voting Yea 32, Voting Nay 10, Not Voting 1, Excused from Voting 0, Excused (Absent) 4
Third Reading (SB) Calendar No.29House · 2026-03-22 · Voting Yea 101, Voting Nay 34, Not Voting 1, Excused from Voting 0, Excused (Absent) 5
Third Reading (SB) Calendar No.41Senate · 2026-03-03 · Voting Yea 34, Voting Nay 11, Not Voting 0, Excused from Voting 0, Excused (Absent) 2
Roll-call results shown verbatim from the Maryland legislature’s records. A result reflects that roll call’s own motion, not the bill’s overall outcome.
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 283 (as of Sep 4, 2026).