Maryland SB302 prohibits causing another person to ingest an abortion-inducing drug without consent, through fraud, coercion, or force.

Maryland SB302, 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. This applies when the person knows or believes the other person is pregnant and the ingestion occurs without consent, through fraud or coercion, or by force or threat of force. The bill defines "abortion-inducing drug" as a drug, medicine, or medicinal or chemical preparation designed to induce an abortion. The law will take effect on October 1, 2026.

Maryland SB302 prohibits causing another person to ingest an abortion-inducing drug without consent, through fraud, coercion, or force.

Maryland SB302, 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. This applies when the person knows or believes the other person is pregnant and the ingestion occurs without consent, through fraud or coercion, or by force or threat of force. The bill defines "abortion-inducing drug" as a drug, medicine, or medicinal or chemical preparation designed to induce an abortion. The law will take effect on October 1, 2026.