Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1533: Public Health - Cosmetic Products - Enforcement and Penalties for Prohibited Ingredients (Crown and Care Act - Protecting Communities from Harmful Hair Chemicals)

Enacted Last action April 28, 2026: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 284

Plain-language summary

HB 1533 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on February 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Public Health - Cosmetic Products - Enforcement and Penalties for Prohibited Ingredients (Crown and Care Act - Protecting Communities from Harmful Hair Chemicals). Primary sponsor: Tiffany Alston (Democratic), Julie Palakovich Carr (Democratic), Nick Allen (Democratic), Regina Boyce (Democratic), Derrick Coley (Democratic), Diana Fennell (Democratic), Pam Guzzone (Democratic), Kevin Hornberger (Republican), Robbyn Lewis (Democratic), April Miller (Republican), Kent Roberson (Democratic), Denise Roberts (Democratic), Emily Shetty (Democratic), Dana Stein (Democratic), Heather Bagnall Tudball (Democratic), Bonnie Cullison (Democratic), Terri Hill (Democratic), Aaron Kaufman (Democratic), Lesley Lopez (Democratic), Martinez, Sandy Rosenberg (Democratic), Kim Ross (Democratic), Jennifer White Holland (Democratic), Teresa Woorman (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 28, 2026): Approved by the Governor - Chapter 284.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Tiffany Alston (Democratic); Julie Palakovich Carr (Democratic); Nick Allen (Democratic); Regina Boyce (Democratic); and 20 more.