MarylandHB 00492026 Regular SessionHouse

Public Health - Abortion (Heartbeat Bill)

Sponsored By: Ric Metzgar (Republican)

In Committee

Public HealthAbortion -see also- Reproductive MattersCivil Actions -see also- Small ClaimsCrime Prevention and Policy, Governor's Office ofDamagesFormsHealth -see also- COVID19; EnvHlth; MedCon; etc.Health Occupations -see also- (specific health occupations)LiabilityPhysicians -see also- MedExmnrs; Pediatr; Psychiatrists etc.PregnancyPublic Officials -see also- Atty Gen; Compt; Coun Admin; etcRecords -see also- Land Records; Vital RecordsReproductive Matters -see also- Abortion; BrthCntr; PregSignaturesStandards and Best PracticesState Employees

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Ric Metzgar
Republican • House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

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Actions Timeline

Hearing 3/19 at 2:30 p.m.
3/19/2026House
Hearing canceled
3/19/2026House
Hearing 3/19 at 1:00 p.m.
2/16/2026House
First Reading Health
1/14/2026House
Pre-filed
10/14/2025House

Bill Text

First Reading
1/14/2026
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