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MD HB1076
MD HB1076Higher Education Institutions - Over-the-Counter Contraception - Access and Reporting
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Introduced
02/10/2026
02/10/2026
In Committee
04/09/2026
04/09/2026
Crossed Over
03/18/2026
03/18/2026
Passed
04/11/2026
04/11/2026
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requiring each public senior higher education institution and community college to submit a report on contraception access to the Maryland Higher Education Commission each year; requiring the Commission to submit a report on contraception access to the General Assembly each year beginning October 1, 2026; and requiring each community college to provide students with access to all methods of over-the-counter contraception.
AI Summary
This bill requires each public senior higher education institution and community college in Maryland to provide students with access to all methods of over-the-counter contraception, which are contraceptive drugs or devices approved by the FDA that do not require a prescription. These institutions must also submit an annual report to the Maryland Higher Education Commission detailing how they provide this access, including the amount of contraception distributed by method and how they have consulted with students. Beginning in October 2026, the Commission will then report this information annually to the General Assembly.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Passed Enrolled (on 04/11/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB1076?ys=2026RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb1076e.pdf |
| Favorable with Amendments 673621/1 Adopted | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/amds/bil_0006/hb1076_67362101.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/votes_comm/hb1076_eee.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb1076t.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/votes_comm/hb1076_hlt.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/votes_comm/hb1076_app.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb1076f.pdf |
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