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HB 1533

EnactedCrossfile SB 656
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Public Health - Cosmetic Products - Enforcement and Penalties for Prohibited Ingredients (Crown and Care Act - Protecting Communities from Harmful Hair Chemicals)

Sponsor: Tiffany T. Alston (District 24)Committee: HealthSubject: Public HealthStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 284 (as of Sep 4, 2026)

What this bill does

Official synopsis

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.

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Testimony (20)

MGA witness list
FAV 20Favorable
PositionWitnessOrganizationTestimony
FAVDeMinco, LynneBCRWPosition only
FAVCross, Dr Cashenna ACouncilwoman At-Large, GlenardenOral
FAVCarter, Alita-GeriQualequity AccessPosition only
FAVStanton, DawneSigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc.Oral + Written (PDF)
FAVCarter, StephanieUrbanique LLCOral
FAVAgwumezie, AdaugoIndividualOral
FAVDavis, StaceyIndividualPosition only
FAVDelegate Alston, Delegate AlstonlegislatorIndividualOral
FAVFelts, NicoleIndividualPosition only
FAVHessler, ThereselobbyistIndividualWritten (PDF)
FAVHessler, ThereselobbyistIndividualWritten (PDF)
FAVLane-Treadwell, LisaIndividualOral
FAVMauer, WilliamIndividualPosition only
FAVMauer, WilliamIndividualPosition only
FAVMcCullough, KarenIndividualPosition only
FAVMeyerovich, MarkIndividualPosition only
FAVMeyerovich, MarkIndividualPosition only
FAVMurphy, AshlandIndividualPosition only
FAVTibbals, TrudyIndividualPosition only
FAVTibbals, TrudyIndividualPosition only

Organizations on record

Registered lobbyists who testified

FAVHessler, ThereseRegistered for: City of Gaithersburg; Elevate Recovery Centers; Evolve Kids Care; Evolve Life Centers; High Roller Technologies; Laila's Gift
FAVHessler, ThereseRegistered for: City of Gaithersburg; Elevate Recovery Centers; Evolve Kids Care; Evolve Life Centers; High Roller Technologies; Laila's Gift