MD HB1131

Individuals who experience pregnancy loss (including miscarriage, stillbirth, or self-managed abortion) cannot be investigated, sued, or criminally prosecuted for the pregnancy loss itself, unless there is independent evidence of unrelated criminal conduct or the individual consents to investigation of another person's suspected criminal conduct

Healthcare providers acting within their scope of practice cannot face investigation, criminal penalties, or civil liability for supporting patients during or after a pregnancy loss

Providers are prohibited from reporting pregnancy losses or disclosing related medical records unless there is clear evidence of external abuse/coercion, independent evidence of unrelated criminal conduct, or patient consent

Pregnancy loss alone does not constitute probable cause for issuing a search warrant

Violations carry misdemeanor penalties: fines of $1,000 (first offense) to $5,000 (subsequent offenses) for standard violations, and up to $50,000 fine plus 1 year imprisonment (first offense) or $100,000 fine plus 5 years imprisonment (subsequent offenses) for violations involving false pretenses or deception