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MD SB 302
Criminal Law - Causing Ingestion of an Abortion-Inducing Drug - Prohibition (Women's Freedom From Coercion Act)
In brief
MD SB 302 is a state bill in MD: “Criminal Law - Causing Ingestion of an Abortion-Inducing Drug - Prohibition (Women's Freedom From Coercion Act)”. It was introduced on Jan 21, 2026 in the Senate, during the 2026 session. Its status at our last check, on Oct 29, 2026: in committee. The latest action we have (Jan 22, 2026) reads: “Hearing 2/05 at 1:00 p.m.” Its sponsors are Carozza (Republican), Folden (Republican), McKay (Republican), Ready (Republican), Salling (Republican), West (Republican). CSWH lists it under the cause Reproductive autonomy. The facts here come from State legislature (mgaleg.maryland.gov) and Open States (openstates.org); the bill's own text there is the authority.
Where it stands
- Status
- In committee
- Latest action
- Jan 22, 2026: Hearing 2/05 at 1:00 p.m.
- Sponsors
- Carozza (Republican)
- Folden (Republican)
- McKay (Republican)
- Ready (Republican)
- Salling (Republican)
- West (Republican)
- Started in
- Senate
- Introduced
- Jan 21, 2026
- Session
- 2026
Our summary: MD SB 302, Criminal Law - Causing Ingestion of an Abortion-Inducing Drug - Prohibition (Women's Freedom From Coercion Act), has a hearing 2/05 at 1:00 p.m. (written by our daily update from the source; the bill's text is the authority)
Sources
- State legislature: mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/sb0302?ys=2026RS
- Open States: openstates.org/md/bills/2026/SB302/
Checked by our daily update on Oct 29, 2026.
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