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MarylandHB 15332026 Regular SessionHouse

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

Sponsored By: Tiffany T. Alston (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

Public HealthAttorneys' FeesBudgets -see also- Capital BudgetsCivil Actions -see also- Small ClaimsCommerce and Business -see also- ElectrComm; ForeignTr; etc.ComplaintsComptrollerConsumer ProtectionCosmetologistsDamagesGoods and Services -see also- Retail Sales; TermnSvc; TrfGdsGrantsHazardous and Toxic Substances -see also- Asbestos; RadiatnHealth -see also- COVID19; EnvHlth; MedCon; etc.Health, Department ofInjuryInspections -see also- Motor Vehicle InspectionInterestLiabilityMedical Conditions -see also- AIDS; COVID-19; rabiesMedical ResearchMedical Testing and DiagnosisPenalties and Sentences -see also- Death PenaltyPlans and ProposalsReportsRetail SalesRevenue and Taxes -see also- (specific tax)Rules and RegulationsStatutes of LimitationTimeTreasurersUnfair Trade Practices

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Right to sue for harmful cosmetics

Beginning July 1, 2026, you can sue if a banned cosmetic ingredient caused you harm. Courts can award your actual losses and may award three times those damages. If the violation was willful, courts may also award punitive damages. Reasonable attorney’s fees may be awarded. You must file within 3 years after you knew, or should have known, the exposure caused your injury.

Maryland bans harmful cosmetic chemicals

Beginning July 1, 2026, Maryland bans selling cosmetics with certain harmful ingredients. Examples include formaldehyde, lead, some PFAS, and certain phthalates and parabens. Only tiny, unavoidable trace amounts are allowed if the product was made to comply. The Health Department can inspect Maryland premises after complaints and take product samples. Businesses may not block or interfere with inspections. Breaking the ban is an unfair trade practice under the Consumer Protection Act.

Restitution fund for harmful hair chemicals

Beginning July 1, 2026, Maryland creates a Harmful Hair Chemicals Restitution Fund. The Health Department runs it. The fund pays for research, screenings, diagnosis, treatment, and restitution for people harmed by these chemicals. Money comes from enforcement receipts (not a victim’s own award or the Attorney General’s costs) and interest, which stays in the fund. The Department and Attorney General must file a plan by December 1, 2026, and adopt rules by January 1, 2027. Spending follows the State budget and adds to, not replaces, other funding.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Tiffany T. Alston

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Nick Allen

    Democratic • House

  • Heather Bagnall

    Democratic • House

  • Regina T. Boyce

    Democratic • House

  • Derrick Coley

    Democratic • House

  • Bonnie Cullison

    Democratic • House

  • Diana M. Fennell

    Democratic • House

  • Pam Lanman Guzzone

    Democratic • House

  • Terri L. Hill

    Democratic • House

  • Kevin B. Hornberger

    Republican • House

  • Aaron M. Kaufman

    Democratic • House

  • Robbyn Lewis

    Democratic • House

  • Lesley J. Lopez

    Democratic • House

  • Ashanti Martinez

    Democratic • House

  • April Miller

    Republican • House

  • Julie Palakovich Carr

    Democratic • House

  • Kent Roberson

    Democratic • House

  • Denise Roberts

    Democratic • House

  • Samuel I. Rosenberg

    Democratic • House

  • Kim Ross

    Democratic • House

  • Emily Shetty

    Democratic • House

  • Dana Stein

    Democratic • House

  • Jennifer White Holland

    Democratic • House

  • Teresa Woorman

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 240 • No: 77

Senate vote • 4/13/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 33 • No: 13 • Other: 1

House vote • 4/13/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 101 • No: 34 • Other: 5

House vote • 3/23/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 106 • No: 30 • Other: 4

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 284

    4/28/2026

  2. Passed Enrolled

    4/13/2026House

  3. Third Reading Passed (101-34)

    4/13/2026House

  4. House Concurs Senate Amendments

    4/13/2026House

  5. Third Reading Passed (33-13)

    4/13/2026Senate

  6. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    4/10/2026Senate

  7. Favorable with Amendments {633321/1 Adopted

    4/10/2026Senate

  8. Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance

    4/10/2026Senate

  9. Referred Finance

    3/23/2026Senate

  10. Third Reading Passed (106-30)

    3/23/2026House

  11. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    3/23/2026House

  12. Favorable with Amendments {203123/1 Adopted

    3/23/2026House

  13. Favorable with Amendments Report by Health

    3/23/2026House

  14. Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m.

    3/3/2026House

  15. Hearing canceled

    3/3/2026House

  16. Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m.

    2/13/2026House

  17. First Reading Health

    2/13/2026House

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    4/28/2026

    PDF

  • Enrolled

    4/13/2026

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    3/23/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    2/13/2026

    PDF

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