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HB 1401·MD·house

Public Health - Abortion - Informed Consent

In CommitteeFiled Feb 13, 2026
Sponsor: McComas
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In the House - Hearing 3/19 at 2:30 p.m.

Mar 19, 2026

Summary

The bill obligates any qualified provider who performs an abortion to explain the procedure and list specific health risks, then obtain a written, signed consent from the patient. The signed form must be kept in the patient’s medical record. It aims to ensure patients are fully informed before the procedure.

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