SB 656 — Maryland
Public Health - Cosmetic Products - Enforcement and Penalties for Prohibited Ingredients (Crown and Care Act - Protecting Communities from Harmful Hair Chemicals)
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Latest action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 283 · Apr 28, 2026
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Updated May 6, 2026
Timeline
First Reading Finance
Feb 6, 2026 · Senate
Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m.
Feb 12, 2026 · Senate
Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance
Mar 16, 2026 · Senate
Favorable with Amendments {
Mar 17, 2026 · Senate
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Mar 17, 2026 · Senate
Third Reading Passed
Mar 19, 2026 · Senate
Referred Health
Mar 20, 2026 · House of Delegates
Hearing 3/31 at 1:00 p.m.
Mar 24, 2026 · House of Delegates
Favorable with Amendments Report by Health
Apr 3, 2026 · House of Delegates
Favorable with Amendments {
Apr 3, 2026 · House of Delegates
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Apr 3, 2026 · House of Delegates
Third Reading Passed
Apr 8, 2026 · House of Delegates
Senate Concurs House Amendments
Apr 9, 2026 · Senate
Third Reading Passed
Apr 9, 2026 · Senate
Passed Enrolled
Apr 9, 2026 · Senate
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 283
Apr 28, 2026 · Office of the Governor
Sponsored by Shaneka Henson
Senate vote — 34–11
On Third Reading · Mar 3, 2026 · result: pass
34 yea · 11 nay · 2 absent, excused, abstain or not voting
House of Delegates vote — 101–34
On Third Reading (Amend) · Mar 22, 2026 · result: pass
101 yea · 34 nay · 6 absent, excused, abstain or not voting
Senate vote — 32–10
Bill is on Third Reading for Final Passage. · Mar 22, 2026 · result: pass
32 yea · 10 nay · 5 absent, excused, abstain or not voting
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