Legally Protected Health Care - Reproductive, Fertility Preservation, and Contraceptive Treatment and Services (IVF and Contraception Shield Act of 2025)
This bill expands Maryland's legal protections to cover reproductive care, fertility preservation, and contraceptive services - including IVF and related medications - as "legally protected health care." It prevents healthcare providers from facing disciplinary actions, criminal charges, or civil lawsuits in Maryland courts for providing these services. The law also restricts out-of-state courts from compelling testimony, evidence, or enforcement related to these services unless the case meets specific criteria (e.g., brought by the patient or based on Maryland law). These changes apply to Maryland's courts, healthcare providers, and patients receiving covered services.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jun 3, 2024
Last action Jan 21, 2025
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4
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Committee
1
Jan 8, 2025
Committee
First Reading Finance
upper
Jun 3, 2024
Introduced
Pre-filed
upper
3 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Clarence Lam
DDemocratic
P
Jeff Waldstreicher
DDemocratic
P
Shelly Hettleman
DDemocratic
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