HB 1451 — Maryland

Public Health - Women's Health Care Data - Report

Requiring the Maryland Department of Health to develop and implement a standard system to collect and compile annual data on the costs of prenatal care, birth, postpartum care, pregnancy care, abortion services, and menopausal care in the State; establishing limitations on the data and information that may be collected or reported under the Act; and requiring the Department to annually submit a report, beginning December 1, 2026, to the General Assembly and make the report publicly available on its website.

Latest action: Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. · Feb 13, 2026

In committeeAbortionBudgetsDataDrugsElectronic GovernmentFormsHealthHealth, Department ofHospitalsInternetMedical Testing and DiagnosisMedical TreatmentsMental and Behavioral HealthPregnancyPricesPrivacyPublic HealthReportsReproductive MattersRevenue and TaxesStandards and Best PracticesStudiesWomen

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: Health (House of Delegates)

Updated Mar 17, 2026

Timeline

First Reading Health
Feb 13, 2026 · House of Delegates
Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m.
Feb 13, 2026 · House of Delegates

Sponsored by Susan McComas, Barry Beauchamp, Brian Chisholm, Barrie Ciliberti, Kevin Hornberger, Teresa Reilly

No recorded floor votes yet.

Fiscal and Policy Note — official analysis by legislative staff (PDF) Bill text (First reading) — Maryland General Assembly (PDF) Official record — Maryland General Assembly bill page

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