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MD SB302
MD SB302Criminal Law - Causing Ingestion of an Abortion-Inducing Drug - Prohibition (Women's Freedom From Coercion Act)
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Introduced
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
In Committee
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)
Mary Beth Carozza (R)*,
William Folden (R),
Mike McKay (R),
Justin Ready (R),
Johnny Salling (R),
Chris West (R),
Last Action
Senate Judicial Proceedings Hearing (13:00:00 2/5/2026 ) (on 02/05/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0302?ys=2026RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/sb/sb0302f.pdf |
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