Constitutional Amendment protecting the Right to Reproductive Liberty 

HB 705/SB 798

Why is this important? 

We must protect not only Maryland residents, but our providers, and future generations. 

What does this do?

* It ensures that every individual has the right to prevent, continue or end their own pregnancy

* It sends a loud and clear message that abortion IS healthcare and healthcare IS a human right

* It removes outdated language recognizing the reality that women, girls, non-binary people and trans men all access abortion care

* It provides the highest level of protection possible for a person to make decisions about their own reproductive health.

Reproductive Health Protection Act

HB 808/ SB 859

Why is this important?

Abortion providers, abortion patients, and people who provide monetary or material support to abortion patients and providers are under attack from legislation in other states.  

What does this do?

* It will shield consumers, providers and support individuals from extradition for abortion care provided in Maryland

* It will prohibit Maryland agencies and law enforcement from assisting with out-of-state investigations of reproductive health care that is legally protected in Maryland

* It will prohibit health occupation boards from disciplining a licensed or certified individual over out-of-state complaints for health care that is legally protected in Maryland

Electronic Health Record Data Privacy

HB 812/SB 786

Why is this important?

Electronic health records (EHR) make it easier for your health data to be shared with all of your health care providers.  If your providers have the complete picture of your health care, they can more easily coordinate your care. However, in the case of abortion, many consumers want to their records absolutely private, and for good reason. 

What does this do?

* It will provide extra protection for reproductive health information in electronic health information exchanges. 

* It will ensure the state government protects personal information of patients and providers that may be stored in state databases.  

Campus Access

HB 477/SB 341

Why is this important? 

Without access to transportation and other wrap around services, health care is often out of reach of many students, including reproductive health care. At a time of their life when they face a higher rate of sexual assault and financial insecurity, reproductive health care must come to students if students cannot come to them. No one deserves to have their education career cut short because birth control, emergency contraception, STI treatment and if necessary, abortion care, is out of reach.

What does this do?

* It will require Maryland’s 4-year, residential, public institutions of higher education to develop a plan to provide or refer students to comprehensive reproductive health services, including abortions, STI testing and treatment and FDA-approved contraceptives. The plan should also include wrap around services

* It will allow public higher education institutions to request assistance from the      Maryland Department of Health in developing their plan if need be

* It will require these campuses to provide 24/7 access to over-the-counter contraceptives such as condoms and emergency contraceptives

* It will NOT mandate the college undertake additional expenses required to provide comprehensive reproductive health care