HB 1076 — Maryland
Higher Education Institutions - Over-the-Counter Contraception - Access and Reporting
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.
Latest action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 674 · May 26, 2026
Synopsis written by the legislature's own staff, as published on the official bill page. Status label is derived from the recorded actions. The full text below is the record.
Committees: Appropriations (House of Delegates); Health (House of Delegates); Education, Energy, and the Environment (Senate)
Updated Jun 4, 2026
Timeline
First Reading Appropriations and Health
Feb 10, 2026 · House of Delegates
Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. (Appropriations)
Feb 17, 2026 · House of Delegates
Favorable Report by Appropriations
Mar 16, 2026 · House of Delegates
Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
Mar 17, 2026 · House of Delegates
Third Reading Passed
Mar 18, 2026 · House of Delegates
Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment
Mar 19, 2026 · Senate
Favorable with Amendments Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment
Apr 9, 2026 · Senate
Favorable with Amendments {
Apr 9, 2026 · Senate
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Apr 9, 2026 · Senate
Third Reading Passed
Apr 10, 2026 · Senate
House Concurs Senate Amendments
Apr 11, 2026 · House of Delegates
Third Reading Passed
Apr 11, 2026 · House of Delegates
Passed Enrolled
Apr 11, 2026 · House of Delegates
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 674
May 26, 2026 · executive
Sponsored by Stephanie Smith
House of Delegates vote — 106–27
On Third Reading · Mar 5, 2026 · result: pass
106 yea · 27 nay · 8 absent, excused, abstain or not voting
Senate vote — 32–13
On Third Reading (Amend) · Mar 23, 2026 · result: pass
32 yea · 13 nay · 2 absent, excused, abstain or not voting
House of Delegates vote — 98–32
On Third Reading and Final Passage (Hse concurred) · Mar 28, 2026 · result: pass
98 yea · 32 nay · 11 absent, excused, abstain or not voting
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