Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 885: Criminal Law - Causing Ingestion of an Abortion-Inducing Drug - Prohibition (Women's Freedom From Coercion Act)

In committee Last action February 5, 2026: Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m. (Judiciary)

Plain-language summary

HB 885 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on February 4, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Criminal Law - Causing Ingestion of an Abortion-Inducing Drug - Prohibition (Women's Freedom From Coercion Act). Primary sponsor: LaToya Nkongolo (Republican), Steve Arentz (Republican), Lauren Arikan (Republican), Terry Baker (Republican), Brian Chisholm (Republican), Barrie Ciliberti (Republican), Kevin Hornberger (Republican), April Miller (Republican), Todd Morgan (Republican), Teresa Reilly (Republican), Chris Tomlinson (Republican), William Valentine (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 5, 2026): Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m. (Judiciary).

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: LaToya Nkongolo (Republican); Steve Arentz (Republican); Lauren Arikan (Republican); Terry Baker (Republican); and 8 more.