HB1533Introduced in the House of Delegates
Public Health - Cosmetic Products - Enforcement and Penalties for Prohibited Ingredients (Crown and Care Act - Protecting Communities from Harmful Hair Chemicals)
Introduced by Tiffany Alston, District 24
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
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 cosmetic products; etc.
Where it stands
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 284
April 28, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
House of DelegatesStage: Third Reading Passed · April 13, 2026
101
Yes
34
No
6
Absent or Not Voting
141 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
Citizen Voice
How would you vote on this bill?
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See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Buckel | 1 | Not Voting |
| Terry Baker | 1 | No |
| Jim Hinebaugh | 1 | No |
| William Wivell | 2 | No |
| William Valentine | 2 | No |
| Matthew Schindler | 2 | Yes |
| Ken Kerr | 3 | Yes |
| Kris Fair | 3 | Yes |
| Karen Simpson | 3 | Yes |
| Barrie Ciliberti | 4 | No |
Bill history
First Reading Health
Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m.
Hearing canceled
Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Health
Favorable with Amendments {203123/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (106-30)
Referred Finance
Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance
Favorable with Amendments {633321/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (33-13)
House Concurs Senate Amendments
Third Reading Passed (101-34)
Passed Enrolled
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 284
Verify the information
- Official page on the Maryland Legislature website
- Favorable with Amendments 203123/1 Adopted (amendment)
- Favorable with Amendments 633321/1 Adopted (amendment)
- Vote - House - Committee - Health (supplement)
- Vote - Senate - Committee - Finance (supplement)
- Introduced (text)
- Engrossed (text)
- Enrolled (text)
- Chaptered (text)
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