HB1076Introduced in the House of Delegates
Higher Education Institutions - Over-the-Counter Contraception - Access and Reporting
Introduced by Stephanie Smith, District 45
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Requiring each public senior higher education institution and community college to submit a report on contraception access to the Maryland Higher Education Commission each year; requiring the Commission to submit a report on contraception access to the General Assembly each year beginning October 1, 2026; and requiring each community college to provide students with access to all methods of over-the-counter contraception.
Where it stands
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 674
May 26, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
House of DelegatesStage: Third Reading Passed · April 11, 2026
98
Yes
32
No
11
Absent or Not Voting
141 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Buckel | 1 | Yes |
| Terry Baker | 1 | No |
| Jim Hinebaugh | 1 | Not Voting |
| William Wivell | 2 | No |
| William Valentine | 2 | No |
| Matthew Schindler | 2 | Yes |
| Ken Kerr | 3 | Yes |
| Kris Fair | 3 | Yes |
| Karen Simpson | 3 | Yes |
| Barrie Ciliberti | 4 | No |
Bill history
First Reading Appropriations and Health
Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. (Appropriations)
Favorable Report by Appropriations
Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
Third Reading Passed (106-27)
Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment
Favorable with Amendments Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment
Favorable with Amendments {673621/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (32-13)
House Concurs Senate Amendments
Third Reading Passed (98-32)
Passed Enrolled
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 674
Verify the information
- Official page on the Maryland Legislature website
- Favorable with Amendments 673621/1 Adopted (amendment)
- Vote - House - Committee - Appropriations (supplement)
- Vote - House - Committee - Health (supplement)
- Vote - Senate - Committee - Education, Energy, and the Environment (supplement)
- Introduced (text)
- Engrossed (text)
- Enrolled (text)
- Chaptered (text)
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