Bill > HB380

This bill repeals an existing Maryland law that currently prohibits selling contraceptives or contraceptive devices through vending machines or automatic devices in schools, including kindergartens, nursery schools, elementary schools, and secondary schools. Under the current law, anyone who sells such items in these settings would be guilty of a misdemeanor and could be fined up to $1,000 for each violation, with each vending machine or device considered a separate violation. By removing this entire section of the Criminal Law, the bill effectively eliminates the criminal penalty and restriction on selling contraceptives in school vending machines. The bill is set to take effect on October 1, 2025, which provides ample time for schools and vendors to prepare for the change in regulations.

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https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0380?ys=2025RS