MD SB862 | 2024 | Regular Session
Note: Carry Over of previous SB832
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 7-0)
Status: Introduced on February 2 2024 - 25% progression
Action: 2024-02-06 - Hearing 3/13 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: Senate Finance Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 2 2024 - 25% progression
Action: 2024-02-06 - Hearing 3/13 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: Senate Finance Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Prohibiting an individual from committing or threatening certain actions, including certain actions related to sex trafficking, with the intent of coercing a pregnant woman to have an abortion; providing that a pregnant minor is considered an emancipated minor for purposes of eligibility for public assistance if the minor is denied financial support from a parent or guardian due to the minor's refusal to have an abortion; etc.
Title
Public Health - Pregnancy - Coercion (Protecting Pregnant Women Against Coercive Abuse and Human Trafficking)
Sponsors
| Sen. Mary Carozza [R] | Sen. William Folden [R] | Sen. Johnny Mautz [R] | Sen. Mike McKay [R] |
| Sen. Justin Ready [R] | Sen. Johnny Salling [R] | Sen. Bryan Simonaire [R] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-02-06 | Senate | Hearing 3/13 at 1:00 p.m. |
| 2024-02-02 | Senate | First Reading Finance |
Same As/Similar To
HB884 (Crossfiled) 2024-03-15 - Hearing 3/15 at 1:30 p.m.
SB832 (Carry Over) 2023-02-07 - Hearing 3/15 at 1:00 p.m.
SB832 (Carry Over) 2023-02-07 - Hearing 3/15 at 1:00 p.m.
Subjects
Abortion
Age
Civil Actions
Crimes and Punishments
Ethics
Fines
Health
Health Care Facilities
Higher Education
Human Rights
Human Trafficking
Language
Law Enforcement
Medical Assistance
Penalties and Sentences
Pregnancy
Public Benefits
Public Health
Reports
Signs and Billboards
Threats
Age
Civil Actions
Crimes and Punishments
Ethics
Fines
Health
Health Care Facilities
Higher Education
Human Rights
Human Trafficking
Language
Law Enforcement
Medical Assistance
Penalties and Sentences
Pregnancy
Public Benefits
Public Health
Reports
Signs and Billboards
Threats
Code Citations
| Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health - General | 20 | 217 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Health - General | 20 | 218 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Health - General | 20 | 219 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Health - General | 20 | 220 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Health - General | 20 | 221 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Health - General | 20 | 222 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Health - General | 20 | 223 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Health - General | 20 | 224 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
Maryland State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0862?ys=2024RS |
| Text | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/bills/sb/sb0862f.pdf |
