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Panel advances bill allowing private suits and a restitution fund for harmful hair chemicals
Summary
SB 656, advanced by the committee, creates a private right of action for individuals harmed by products containing listed banned ingredients, establishes a 3‑year statute of limitations and a 'harmful hair chemical restitution fund' to receive state enforcement recoveries; the bill moves forward with amendments requiring proof of actual harm.
The Senate Finance Committee voted March 13 to advance SB 656, which adds civil remedies and administrative enforcement authority for violations involving cosmetic products that contain certain intentionally added banned ingredients.
Presenter (S2) explained the bill creates civil liability for anyone who knowingly manufactures, sells, delivers, holds or offers for sale a covered cosmetic product and authorizes the Maryland Department of Health to investigate…
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