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MD SB302

MD SB302
Criminal Law - Causing Ingestion of an Abortion-Inducing Drug - Prohibition (Women's Freedom From Coercion Act)


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Introduced
01/21/2026
In Committee
01/21/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/13/2026

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Prohibiting a person from knowingly and willfully causing another to ingest an abortion-inducing drug when the person knows or believes that the other person is pregnant and without consent, through fraud or coercion, or by force or threat of force.

AI Summary

This bill, titled the "Women's Freedom From Coercion Act," makes it a felony for any person to knowingly and willfully cause another individual to ingest an abortion-inducing drug, which is defined as any substance intended to induce an abortion, when the person knows or believes the other individual is pregnant. This prohibition applies if the act is done without consent, through deception or pressure (coercion), or by using physical force or threatening to use force. A violation of this law is punishable by imprisonment for up to 25 years, and the bill is set to take effect on October 1, 2026.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (6)

Last Action

Senate Judicial Proceedings Hearing (13:00:00 2/5/2026 ) (on 02/05/2026)

Bill Topics

Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
  • ‐ Gender, Identity and Sexual Orientation Discrimination
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
  • ‐ Criminal and Juvenile Delinquent Prosecution, Procedure, and Sentencing

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0302?ys=2026RS 01/21/2026
BillText https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/sb/sb0302f.pdf 01/21/2026
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