Maryland HB885 prohibits knowingly causing another to ingest an abortion-inducing drug without consent, through fraud, coercion, or force.
Maryland HB885, also known as the Women's Freedom From Coercion Act, makes it a felony to knowingly and willfully cause another person to ingest an abortion-inducing drug without their consent, through fraud, coercion, or force. The bill defines "abortion-inducing drug" as any drug designed to induce an abortion. Violators face imprisonment not exceeding a certain number of years. The act aims to protect pregnant individuals from being forced to ingest such drugs against their will.
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