Higher Education Institutions - Over-the-Counter Contraception - Access and Reporting
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Became law
Derived from the official record below.
Officially: “Higher Education Institutions - Over-the-Counter Contraception - Access and Reporting” Read the full text
2026 session
What it does
Requiring each public senior higher education institution and community college to submit a report on contraception access to the Maryland Higher Education Commission each year by September 1; requiring the Commission to submit a report on contraception access to the General Assembly by October 1 each year; and requiring each community college to provide students with access to all methods of over-the-counter contraception.
From the official legislative record, shown verbatim. Not legal advice.
Where it is
First reading, house of origin · Feb 3, 2026
Hearing · Mar 11, 2026
Committee report, house of origin: Favorable with Amendments · Mar 19, 2026
Second reading, house of origin: Passed with Amendments · Mar 4, 2026
Third reading, house of origin: Passed · Mar 5, 2026
First reading, opposite house · Mar 10, 2026
Committee report, opposite house: Favorable · Apr 7, 2026
Second reading, opposite house: Passed · Mar 20, 2026
Third reading, opposite house: Passed · Mar 24, 2026
The numbers
2
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 675 (as of Aug 30, 2026).