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MD HB1401

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Susan McComas

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Qualified providers must inform patients of the nature of the proposed abortion procedure and potential risks before performing it
  • Required risk disclosures include depression, infection, hemorrhage, breast cancer, danger to subsequent pregnancies, infertility, and regret
  • Providers must obtain signed, written informed consent from the patient prior to the procedure
  • A copy of the signed informed consent must be placed in the patient's medical record
  • Effective date: October 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Public Health - Abortion - Informed Consent

Records

Last Action

Hearing 3/19 at 1:00 p.m.

2/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Health2/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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