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Introduced
02/04/2022
02/04/2022
In Committee
02/04/2022
02/04/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/11/2022
04/11/2022
Introduced Session
2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Altering certain provisions of law relating to the termination of a pregnancy and investigations of or criminal penalties or civil liabilities for a pregnant person or a person assisting a pregnant person; prohibiting a certain provision of law that requires the termination of a pregnancy by a licensed physician from being construed to apply to a pregnant person who terminates the person's own pregnancy under any circumstances; etc.
AI Summary
This bill, the Pregnant Person's Freedom Act of 2022, alters provisions of Maryland law related to the termination of a pregnancy. It prohibits the state from investigating or penalizing a pregnant person for terminating their own pregnancy under any circumstances. The bill also prohibits the state from interfering with a pregnant person's decision to terminate their own pregnancy before fetal viability or at any time if necessary to protect their life or health, or if the fetus has a genetic defect, serious deformity, or abnormality. Additionally, the bill shields pregnant persons and those who assist them from criminal penalties or civil damages related to pregnancy termination, miscarriage, stillbirth, or perinatal death.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Hearing canceled (on 03/14/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0669?ys=2022RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2022RS/bills/sb/sb0669f.pdf |
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