SB532Introduced in the Senate
Higher Education Institutions - Over-the-Counter Contraception - Access and Reporting
Introduced by Cheryl Kagan, District 17
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 by September 1; requiring the Commission to submit a report on contraception access to the General Assembly by October 1 each year; 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 675
May 26, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
House of DelegatesStage: Third Reading Passed · April 10, 2026
96
Yes
36
No
9
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 | No |
| Terry Baker | 1 | No |
| Jim Hinebaugh | 1 | Yes |
| William Wivell | 2 | No |
| William Valentine | 2 | No |
| Matthew Schindler | 2 | No |
| Ken Kerr | 3 | Yes |
| Kris Fair | 3 | Yes |
| Karen Simpson | 3 | Yes |
| Barrie Ciliberti | 4 | No |
Bill history
First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment
Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment
Favorable with Amendments {733729/1
Motion Laid Over (Senator Ready) Adopted
Favorable with Amendments {733729/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (31-12)
Referred Appropriations Health
Hearing 4/07 at 1:00 p.m. (Appropriations)
Hearing canceled (Appropriations)
Hearing 4/07 at 1:15 p.m. (Appropriations)
Hearing canceled (Appropriations)
Hearing 4/07 at 1:30 p.m. (Appropriations)
Favorable Report by Appropriations
Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
Third Reading Passed (96-36)
Returned Passed
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 675
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