Bill > HB1186

This bill creates a new criminal offense in Maryland that prohibits a person from causing another individual to ingest an abortion-inducing drug under specific coercive or non-consensual circumstances. The bill defines an "abortion-inducing drug" as any drug, medicine, or chemical preparation intended for internal human consumption that is designed to terminate a pregnancy. A person would be guilty of this felony if they knowingly and willfully cause another person to take such a drug when they know or believe the person is pregnant, and do so without the person's consent, through fraud or coercion, or by using force or threatening force. If convicted of this offense, an individual could face imprisonment of up to 25 years. The law is set to take effect on October 1, 2025, and is titled the "Women's Freedom From Coercion Act," suggesting its intent is to protect individuals from being compelled or manipulated into taking abortion-inducing medications against their will.

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https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB1186?ys=2025RS