House gives final OK to bill codifying guarantee to emergency abortions

By: Danielle J. Brown

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: April 3, 2026

Words: 585

Last Updated: 3 months, 4 weeks ago

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It took three years, but a bill that would enshrine emergency abortion protections in state law won final approval in the House Thursday and is headed to the governor for his signature.

The House voted 96-37, with no debate, for Senate Bill 169 Thursday. The Senate had approved the bill 32-11 on Feb. 12. If signed as expected, it would ensure that Marylanders could get emergency abortion care now guaranteed under the federal Emergency …

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