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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: Shaneka Henson (District 30)Committee: FinanceSubject: Public HealthStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 283 (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 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.

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Testimony (20)

MGA witness list
FAV 13FavorableFWA 5Favorable with amendmentsUNF 1UnfavorableINFO 1Information only
PositionWitnessOrganizationTestimony
FAVCooper, JabariPrince George's County CouncilWritten (PDF)
FAVNick-McGriff, La'SoniaSalon M double UOral
FAVBanda, ClementIndividualOral
FAVFerrell, ValerieIndividualPosition only
FAVHenson, Senator ShanekaIndividualWritten (PDF)
FAVHessler, ThereselobbyistIndividualWritten (PDF)
FAVMeyerovich, MarkIndividualPosition only
FAVMeyerovich, MarkIndividualPosition only
FAVSenator Henson, Senator HensonlegislatorIndividualOral
FAVSenator Henson, Senator HensonlegislatorIndividualOral
FAVSienna, JoanIndividualPosition only
FAVTibbals, TrudyIndividualPosition only
FAVTibbals, TrudyIndividualPosition only
UNFPrice, SarahlobbyistMaryland Retailers AllianceWritten (PDF)
FWABelt, TaijheIndividualWritten (PDF)
FWAHenson, Senator ShanekaIndividualWritten (PDF)
FWAMackell Herndon, VelmaIndividualPosition only
FWAPittman, MichelleIndividualOral
FWATreadwell, LisaIndividualOral
INFOWilliams, IrniseOAGWritten (PDF)

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
UNFPrice, SarahMaryland Retailers AllianceRegistered for: Maryland Retailers Alliance; Maryland Retailers Association