MD HB1401 | 2026 | Regular Session
Status
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 3)
Status: Introduced on February 13 2026 - 25% progression
Action: 2026-03-19 - Hearing 3/19 at 2:30 p.m.
Pending: House Health Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 13 2026 - 25% progression
Action: 2026-03-19 - Hearing 3/19 at 2:30 p.m.
Pending: House Health Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Requiring qualified providers to inform patients of certain information and obtain signed, written informed consent before performing a procedure to terminate a pregnancy.
Title
Public Health - Abortion - Informed Consent
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-19 | House | Hearing 3/19 at 2:30 p.m. |
| 2026-03-19 | House | Hearing canceled |
| 2026-02-16 | House | Hearing 3/19 at 1:00 p.m. |
| 2026-02-13 | House | First Reading Health |
Subjects
Code Citations
| Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health - General | 20 | 201 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
Maryland State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB1401?ys=2026RS |
| Text | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb1401f.pdf |
