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This bill establishes comprehensive protections for reproductive health services, fertility treatments, and contraceptive care in Maryland. The legislation defines "legally protected health care" to include a wide range of services such as reproductive health treatments, assisted reproduction (including in-vitro fertilization and fertility preservation procedures), contraceptive services, and gender-affirming treatments. Key provisions include preventing state agencies, employees, and resources from supporting interstate investigations or proceedings targeting individuals or providers of these protected health services. The bill also prohibits Maryland judges from issuing subpoenas or orders related to legally protected health care unless the underlying actions would constitute a crime in Maryland. Additionally, the bill protects healthcare practitioners from professional disciplinary actions for providing these services in accordance with state standards and laws. The Governor is also barred from surrendering individuals to other states for actions related to legally protected health care that would not be considered criminal in Maryland. These protections aim to shield patients and healthcare providers from potential legal actions in states with more restrictive reproductive health laws. The bill is set to take effect on October 1, 2025.

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https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0001?ys=2025RS