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Introduced
01/31/2022
01/31/2022
In Committee
01/31/2022
01/31/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/11/2022
04/11/2022
Introduced Session
2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Pregnant Person's Freedom Act of 2022
AI Summary
This bill, the Pregnant Person's Freedom Act of 2022, aims to protect the right of pregnant individuals to terminate their own pregnancies without criminal penalties or civil damages. It removes the term "woman" and replaces it with "pregnant person" throughout the legislation to be more inclusive. The bill prohibits the state from investigating or penalizing a pregnant person for terminating their own pregnancy under any circumstances. It also allows individuals to bring a civil lawsuit if they were unlawfully arrested or investigated for violations related to their own pregnancy termination or miscarriage. Additionally, the bill clarifies that healthcare providers cannot be held liable for providing abortive care in good faith.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (48)
Nicole Williams (D)*,
Gabriel Acevero (D),
Marlon Amprey (D),
Vanessa Atterbeary (D),
Sandy Bartlett (D),
Regina Boyce (D),
Alfred Carr (D),
Lorig Charkoudian (D),
Nick Charles (D),
Charlotte Crutchfield (D),
Bonnie Cullison (D),
Jessica Feldmark (D),
Wanika Fisher (D),
Linda Foley (D),
Cathi Forbes (D),
Michele Guyton (D),
Terri Hill (D),
Julian Ivey (D),
Jay Jalisi (D),
Dana Jones (D),
Rachel Jones (D),
Ariana Kelly (D),
Marc Korman (D),
Mary Lehman (D),
Jazz Lewis (D),
Robbyn Lewis (D),
Brooke Lierman (D),
Lesley Lopez (D),
Sara Love (D),
Eric Luedtke (D),
Maggie McIntosh (D),
David Moon (D),
Julie Palakovich Carr (D),
Joseline Peña-Melnyk (D),
Lily Qi (D),
Pam Queen (D),
Kirill Reznik (D),
Sheila Ruth (D),
Emily Shetty (D),
Stephanie Smith (D),
Jared Solomon (D),
Dana Stein (D),
Vaughn Stewart (D),
Jen Terrasa (D),
Alonzo Washington (D),
Melissa Wells (D),
Jheanelle Wilkins (D),
Karen Young (D),
Last Action
House Health and Government Operations Hearing (13:00 3/11/2022 ) (on 03/11/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0626?ys=2022RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2022RS/bills/hb/hb0626f.pdf |
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