Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 302: 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
SB 302 is a bill introduced in the Maryland Senate on January 21, 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: Mary Beth Carozza (Republican), Bill Folden (Republican), Mike McKay (Republican), Justin Ready (Republican), Johnny Salling (Republican), Chris West (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 22, 2026): Hearing 2/05 at 1:00 p.m.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Beth Carozza | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 38 |
| Bill Folden | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
| Mike McKay | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
| Justin Ready | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 5 |
| Johnny Salling | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 6 |
| Chris West | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 42 |
“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 2/05 at 1:00 p.m.
- First Reading Judicial Proceedings