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MD HB1076

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Stephanie Smith

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Public senior higher education institutions (University System of Maryland, Morgan State University, St. Mary's College) and community colleges must submit annual reports to the Maryland Higher Education Commission by September 1, 2026 on campus contraception access

  • Community colleges must provide students access to all methods of over-the-counter contraception through student health centers, retail establishments, vending machines, or other campus-based methods

  • Annual reports must detail how students access contraception, whether all OTC methods are available, amounts provided, and how institutions consulted with students and student organizations

  • The Maryland Higher Education Commission must compile and report the collected information to the General Assembly by October 1 each year

  • The Maryland Department of Health may assist community colleges with plan development and connecting with organizations experienced in contraception vending machine distribution

Legislative Description

Higher Education Institutions - Over-the-Counter Contraception - Access and Reporting

Reports

Last Action

Favorable Report by Appropriations

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Appropriations2/10/2026

Full Bill Text

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