Transparency of Chemicals Used in Hair Products
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2026 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning increased transparency regarding chemicals used in the processing of certain hair products.
Bill Summary:
On and after July 1, 2027, a manufacturer of a hair relaxer product or a hairpiece product (covered hair product) is prohibited from selling or distributing a covered hair product in the state that contains an intentionally added carcinogen or reproductive toxicant unless the covered hair product has a warning label that notifies the consumer that the covered hair product contains an intentionally added carcinogen or reproductive toxicant, which warning label must comply with certain requirements depending on whether the covered hair product contains an intentionally added carcinogen, an intentionally added reproductive toxicant, or both (warning label requirement).
The warning label requirement does not apply to a covered hair product that is sold or distributed to a commercial entity for professional use. On and after July 1, 2028, the attorney general may adopt rules updating the warning label requirement. A violation of the warning label requirement constitutes a deceptive trade practice.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
Prime Sponsors
Representative
Regina English
Representative
Junie Joseph
Senator
Adrienne Benavidez
Senator
Janice Marchman
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Related Documents & Information
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 02/12/2026 | Initial Fiscal Note |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt amendment L.003 | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.004 | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Refer House Bill 26-1135, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar. | The motion passed on a vote of 5-0. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt amendment L.001 | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.002 | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Refer House Bill 26-1135, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 11-1. | Vote summary |
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/14/2026 | Senate Amendments | REPASS |
44
AYE
19
NO
2
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| 04/14/2026 | Senate Amendments | CONCUR |
45
AYE
18
NO
2
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| 03/03/2026 | Third Reading | BILL |
42
AYE
20
NO
3
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/07/2026 | Third Reading | BILL |
24
AYE
10
NO
1
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| Date | Amendment Number | Committee/ Floor Hearing | Status | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/31/2026 | L.004 | SEN Business, Labor, & Technology | Passed [*] | |
| 03/31/2026 | L.003 | SEN Business, Labor, & Technology | Passed [*] | |
| 02/26/2026 | L.002 | HOU Business Affairs & Labor | Passed [*] | |
| 02/26/2026 | L.001 | HOU Business Affairs & Labor | Passed [*] |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 05/12/2026 | Governor | Sent to the Governor |
| 05/12/2026 | Senate | Signed by the President of the Senate |
| 05/12/2026 | House | Signed by the Speaker of the House |
| 04/14/2026 | House | House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass |
| 04/08/2026 | House | House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Laid Over Daily |
| 04/07/2026 | Senate | Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 04/06/2026 | Senate | Senate Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Committee |
| 03/31/2026 | Senate | Senate Committee on Business, Labor, & Technology Refer Amended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole |
| 03/06/2026 | Senate | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Business, Labor, & Technology |
| 03/03/2026 | House | House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 03/02/2026 | House | House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee |
| 02/26/2026 | House | House Committee on Business Affairs & Labor Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole |
| 02/04/2026 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to Business Affairs & Labor |
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