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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
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).
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 12
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaToya Nkongolo | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 31 |
| Steve Arentz | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 36 |
| Lauren Arikan | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 7B |
| Terry Baker | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 1C |
| Brian Chisholm | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 31 |
| Barrie Ciliberti | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
| Kevin Hornberger | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 35B |
| April Miller | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
| Todd Morgan | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 29C |
| Teresa Reilly | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 35A |
| Chris Tomlinson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 5 |
| William Valentine | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 2A |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m. (Judiciary)
- First Reading Judiciary and Health