SB656Introduced in the Senate
Public Health - Cosmetic Products - Enforcement and Penalties for Prohibited Ingredients (Crown and Care Act - Protecting Communities from Harmful Hair Chemicals)
Introduced by Shaneka Henson, District 30
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 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 chemicals in cosmetic products; etc.
Where it stands
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 283
April 28, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Third Reading Passed · April 9, 2026
32
Yes
10
No
5
Absent or Not Voting
47 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Mike McKay | 1 | No |
| Paul Corderman | 2 | No |
| Karen Lewis Young | 3 | Yes |
| William Folden | 4 | Yes |
| Justin Ready | 5 | No |
| Johnny Salling | 6 | No |
| J.B. Jennings | 7 | No |
| Carl Jackson | 8 | Yes |
| Katie Hester | 9 | Yes |
| Benjamin Brooks | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
First Reading Finance
Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance
Favorable with Amendments {143820/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (34-11)
Referred Health
Hearing 3/31 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Health
Favorable with Amendments {693329/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (101-34)
Senate Concurs House Amendments
Third Reading Passed (32-10)
Passed Enrolled
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 283
Verify the information
- Official page on the Maryland Legislature website
- Favorable with Amendments 143820/1 Adopted (amendment)
- Favorable with Amendments 693329/1 Adopted (amendment)
- Vote - Senate - Committee - Finance (supplement)
- Vote - House - Committee - Health (supplement)
- Introduced (text)
- Engrossed (text)
- Enrolled (text)
- Chaptered (text)
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