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MarylandSB 06562026 Regular SessionSenate

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

Sponsored By: Shaneka Henson (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

Public HealthAttorneys' FeesAttorney GeneralCivil Actions -see also- Small ClaimsCommerce and Business -see also- ElectrComm; ForeignTr; etc.Committees and CommissionsComplaintsComptrollerConsumer ProtectionCosmetologistsDamagesDelivery ServicesGrantsHazardous and Toxic Substances -see also- Asbestos; RadiatnHealth -see also- COVID19; EnvHlth; MedCon; etc.Health, Department ofIndustry and ManufacturingInjuryInspections -see also- Motor Vehicle InspectionInterestInvestigations and Inquiries -see also- Crim Bckgrnd InvestLiabilityMedical Conditions -see also- AIDS; COVID-19; rabiesMedical ResearchMedical Testing and DiagnosisMedical TreatmentsPenalties and Sentences -see also- Death PenaltyPlans and ProposalsReportsRevenue and Taxes -see also- (specific tax)Safety -see also- Occupational SafetyTimeTreasurersUnfair Trade Practices

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Bill Overview

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Right to sue over harmful cosmetics

Beginning July 1, 2026, if you are harmed by exposure to a banned cosmetic ingredient, you can sue the violator for your actual damages. A court may triple the damages. If the violation was willful, the court may also award punitive damages. The court may award reasonable attorney’s fees to the prevailing party. You must file within 3 years after you discovered, or should have discovered, that the exposure was the proximate cause of your injury.

Restitution fund for hair chemical harms

Beginning July 1, 2026, the Attorney General runs the Harmful Hair Chemicals Restitution Fund. The fund holds money recovered from enforcement and interest earnings. It supports screening, diagnosis, treatment, and research for fibroids, uterine cancer, hair loss, and related conditions tied to harmful hair chemicals. It can also provide restitution to victims. To get a grant, you must file a complaint with the Attorney General about a violation and show you were harmed. Spending follows the State budget process.

Maryland bans harmful cosmetics

Beginning July 1, 2026, makers and sellers in Maryland may not make, sell, deliver, hold, or offer cosmetics with listed harmful chemicals. Examples include formaldehyde, mercury, PFOS, PFOA, certain phthalates and parabens, and m‑ or o‑phenylenediamine. The Maryland Department of Health can inspect a business after a complaint, at a reasonable time, and take product samples. A business may not refuse entry or interfere. Breaking the ban counts as an unfair or deceptive trade practice. The law allows a narrow exception for tiny, technically unavoidable traces from ingredients, manufacturing, storage, or packaging.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Shaneka Henson

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 167 • No: 55

Senate vote • 4/9/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 32 • No: 10 • Other: 1

House vote • 4/8/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 101 • No: 34 • Other: 1

Senate vote • 3/19/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 34 • No: 11

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 283

    4/28/2026

  2. Passed Enrolled

    4/9/2026Senate

  3. Third Reading Passed (32-10)

    4/9/2026Senate

  4. Senate Concurs House Amendments

    4/9/2026Senate

  5. Third Reading Passed (101-34)

    4/8/2026House

  6. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    4/3/2026House

  7. Favorable with Amendments {693329/1 Adopted

    4/3/2026House

  8. Favorable with Amendments Report by Health

    4/3/2026House

  9. Hearing 3/31 at 1:00 p.m.

    3/24/2026House

  10. Referred Health

    3/20/2026House

  11. Third Reading Passed (34-11)

    3/19/2026Senate

  12. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    3/17/2026Senate

  13. Favorable with Amendments {143820/1 Adopted

    3/17/2026Senate

  14. Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance

    3/16/2026Senate

  15. Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m.

    2/12/2026Senate

  16. First Reading Finance

    2/6/2026Senate

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    4/28/2026

    PDF

  • Enrolled

    4/9/2026

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    3/17/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    2/6/2026

    PDF

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