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This bill requires the Maryland Department of Health to submit abortion-related data to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) when the CDC requests such information. The bill establishes a clear mandate for data sharing while also providing an important exception: the department may decline to submit data if doing so would violate federal or state law. This provision serves as a safeguard to ensure that the state does not inadvertently break any legal requirements when responding to CDC data requests. The bill will take effect on October 1, 2025, and specifically amends sections 20-215 and 20-216 of Maryland's Health - General Article, adding a new reporting requirement to Part V of those sections. By creating this formal requirement for abortion data submission, the bill aims to support public health surveillance and research efforts while maintaining legal protections for the state and potentially sensitive medical information.

Health and Social Services

https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0373?ys=2025RS