Healthcare (Women's Health)

signed · Maryland · Senate May 26, 2026

SB 532: Higher Education Institutions - Over-the-Counter Contraception - Access and Reporting

SB 532 requires Maryland public senior colleges (like University System institutions) and community colleges to provide students with access to all over-the-counter contraception methods (such as condoms or emergency contraception) on campus through health centers, retail stores, or vending machines. Starting September 1, 2026, these institutions must submit annual reports to the Maryland Higher Education Commission detailing how access is provided, whether all methods are available, quantities distributed, and student consultation efforts. The Commission then reports this aggregated data to the Maryland General Assembly annually by October 1. The bill applies specifically to community colleges and public senior institutions (excluding specialized units like the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science), effective July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates campus access to over-the-counter contraception (a health service), improving student access to healthcare without restrictions. Directly advances healthcare access via health centers and reporting requirements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

in committee · Maryland · House of Delegates Mar 19, 2026

HB 1401: Public Health - Abortion - Informed Consent

HB 1401 requires healthcare providers performing abortions to inform patients about specific risks - including depression, infection, hemorrhage, breast cancer, future pregnancy dangers, infertility, and regret - and obtain their signed, written consent before the procedure. This applies directly to qualified providers (like doctors or clinics) offering abortion services and affects patients seeking those services in Maryland. The bill mandates providers to document the signed consent in the patient’s medical record. It takes effect October 1, 2026, and updates Maryland’s health code to require this informed consent process for abortion procedures.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareMandates specific risks disclosure and written consent for abortions, creating barriers that restrict access to abortion services, a healthcare procedure.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health Women's Health

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died · Maryland · Senate Mar 16, 2026

SB 785: Public Health and Health Insurance - Access to Abortion Care - Reporting Requirements

SB 785 requires the Maryland Department of Health to include specific recommendations in its annual report on the Abortion Care Clinical Training Program, aiming to address provider shortages for abortion services. It also mandates the Maryland Insurance Commissioner to collect annual data from insurers and health plans about federal Affordable Care Act segregated accounts, including receipts, disbursements, and balances. The Commissioner must submit this aggregated data to the Senate Finance and House Health Committees by January 1 each year, using data from the previous two years. This bill directly affects state health agencies, insurers, and legislative committees by creating new reporting obligations related to abortion care access and health insurance data transparency.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill addresses abortion care access shortages via provider training program recommendations, directly improving patient access to healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Public Health Women's Health

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signed · Maryland · Senate May 26, 2026

SB 892: Health Occupations, Public Health, and Insurance - Menopause - Provider Training Coverage Requirements, Policy Initiatives, and Access to Care

SB 892 modifies Maryland's State Advisory Council on Health and Wellness to include a member with expertise in perimenopausal, menopausal, and postmenopausal care. It requires health occupations boards (like those for nurses or doctors) to grant at least two continuing education credits for every hour of training on these conditions, directly affecting healthcare professionals renewing their licenses. The bill also mandates the Maryland Health Care Commission, Commission for Women, and Department of Health to take specific actions related to these health conditions. These changes aim to improve provider knowledge and care for women experiencing these common health transitions.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates continuing education credits for healthcare professionals on menopausal care, enhancing provider expertise and patient access to specialized treatment.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health Women's Health

in committee · Maryland · House of Delegates Mar 10, 2026

HB 1159: Public Health and Health Insurance - Access to Abortion Care - Reporting Requirements

HB 1159 modifies reporting requirements related to abortion care in Maryland. It requires the Department of Health to include specific recommendations in its annual report on the Abortion Care Clinical Training Program to address provider shortages, and mandates the Insurance Commissioner to collect annual data from insurers on funds set aside under federal law (Affordable Care Act) for abortion services. This data must be submitted by January 1 each year to the Senate Finance and House Health committees, covering the previous two calendar years. The bill affects health departments, insurers, and legislative committees, focusing on transparency around abortion care funding and training programs.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires data collection on abortion care funding and addresses provider shortages, improving access to reproductive healthcare services under public health programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Public Health Women's Health

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signed · Maryland · House of Delegates May 26, 2026

HB 1076: Higher Education Institutions - Over-the-Counter Contraception - Access and Reporting

HB 1076 requires all public senior higher education institutions (like University System of Maryland schools) and community colleges in Maryland to annually report on student access to over-the-counter contraception to the Maryland Higher Education Commission. Community colleges must provide students with access to all FDA-approved over-the-counter contraception methods through campus health centers, retail locations, vending machines, or other accessible campus channels. Institutions must submit reports detailing access methods, availability, and student consultation, with the Commission then reporting aggregated data to the General Assembly each year. This bill directly affects campus health services and student access at public colleges, effective July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates campus access to contraception via health centers, expanding student healthcare access to reproductive services, aligning with healthcare access indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

in committee · Maryland · House of Delegates Mar 19, 2026

HB 1281: Health - Abortion - Ultrasound and Wait Time

HB 1281 requires that a transabdominal ultrasound be performed before most abortions in Maryland, with specific standards for the procedure and information provided to the patient. The ultrasound must include fetal measurements and images when viewable, and the woman must be offered the option to view the image, receive a printed copy, or hear the fetal heartbeat - though she is not required to accept these. Abortion providers cannot perform the procedure within 24 hours of the ultrasound for most patients, but the wait time is reduced to 2 hours for women living 100+ miles from the facility. Facilities must retain a printed copy of the ultrasound for at least 7 years, and violations may result in a $2,500 penalty.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareMandates pre-abortion ultrasound and 24-hour wait, restricting access to abortion services which fall under healthcare access and patient rights.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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signed · Maryland · Senate May 26, 2026

SB 794: Health Insurance - Special Enrollment Period for Pregnancy - Coverage Effective Date

SB 794 creates a special enrollment period for pregnancy in Maryland health insurance. It allows individuals who become pregnant (confirmed by a healthcare provider) to choose whether their coverage starts on the first day of the month they receive pregnancy confirmation or the first day of the following month. If they don’t select a date, the insurance company must choose one of these two options. This applies to both marketplace and non-marketplace health plans and takes effect January 1, 2027. The bill directly affects pregnant individuals and parents enrolling dependents during this 90-day special enrollment period.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates flexible health insurance enrollment for pregnancy, improving access to coverage without waiting for next month's start date.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Women's Health

died · Maryland · House of Delegates Mar 13, 2026

HB 1487: Public Health – Baltimore City Mobile Infant and Maternal Health Pilot Program

HB 1487 establishes the "MomMobile" pilot program within Maryland’s Department of Health to deliver mobile postpartum care in Baltimore City. It directly affects residents in underserved Baltimore neighborhoods by providing on-site checkups, mental health screenings, and culturally competent care from midwives and doulas via mobile health units. The bill requires the Secretary to collaborate with Baltimore City Health Department to determine operating neighborhoods, funding partnerships, staffing, and evaluation metrics. Annual reports on program implementation must be submitted to the Governor and legislative committees starting in 2027. The program aims to reduce transportation barriers, improve visit attendance, and identify metrics for maternal health outcomes.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes mobile maternal/infant health program with mental health screenings and culturally competent care in underserved Baltimore neighborhoods, expanding access to public health services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Public Health Women's Health

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in committee · Maryland · House of Delegates Feb 16, 2026

HB 1131: Public Health - Pregnancy Loss - Prohibited Actions (Pregnancy Outcome Protection Act)

HB 1131 (Pregnancy Outcome Protection Act) prohibits law enforcement and agencies from investigating, prosecuting, or imposing civil liability on individuals who experienced pregnancy loss (including miscarriage, stillbirth, or self-managed abortion), except when independent evidence of unrelated criminal conduct exists or the individual consents. It protects healthcare providers from liability for supporting patients during or after pregnancy loss and restricts disclosure of medical records related to pregnancy loss without evidence of abuse, unrelated criminal conduct, or patient consent. The bill creates a private right to sue for violations and establishes misdemeanor penalties for knowingly violating its provisions. These changes apply to all Maryland residents and healthcare providers within the state’s health system.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProhibits law enforcement from investigating/prosecuting pregnancy loss cases, protecting civil rights and reducing unnecessary criminalization in medical contexts.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProtects patients from legal action during pregnancy loss and shields healthcare providers from liability, advancing patient rights and access to care.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Public Health Women's Health

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