Supporters hope to see emergency abortions enshrined in state law this year

By: Danielle J. Brown

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: March 30, 2026

Words: 1,151

Last Updated: 4 months ago

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After two years of struggling to get over the finish line, advocates hope this is the year they pass legislation ensuring Marylanders have access to emergency abortions during severe, life-threatening medical complications.

Senate bills to enshrine the protections of the federal EMTALA rule in state law have failed in each of the past two years, but Senate Bill 169 and new House Bill 327 have been approved by their respective chambers this year. There are …

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