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MD HB885

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

LaToya Nkongolo

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a new felony offense for knowingly and willfully causing another person to ingest an abortion-inducing drug when the perpetrator knows or believes the victim is pregnant

  • Prohibits such conduct when done without consent, through fraud or coercion, or by force or threat of force

  • Defines "abortion-inducing drug" as any drug, medicine, or chemical preparation for internal consumption designed to induce an abortion

  • Establishes a penalty of up to 10 years imprisonment for violations

  • Takes effect October 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Criminal Law - Causing Ingestion of an Abortion-Inducing Drug - Prohibition (Women's Freedom From Coercion Act)

Crimes and Punishments

Last Action

Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m. (Judiciary)

2/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/4/2026

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