Public Senior Higher Education Institutions - Reproductive Health Services Plans - Requirements
Sponsor: Delegate KellyCommittee: AppropriationsSubject: Higher EducationStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 251 (as of Nov 9, 2023)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Requiring, on or before August 1, 2024, certain public senior higher education institutions, in consultation with students, to develop and implement a reproductive health services plan to provide at the institution or to refer students to a comprehensive range of reproductive health services; requiring the University of Baltimore, in lieu of developing and implementing a reproductive health services plan, to provide students with access to over-the-counter contraception through certain on-campus means; etc.
AI analysis is off. Set ANTHROPIC_API_KEY to enable summaries, pros and cons, and questions.
Analysis reads the bill text, the fiscal note, and the witness list. It is generated by Claude and reviewed by nobody, so check the source documents before you rely on it.
Testimony (43)
MGA witness listFAV 21FavorableFWA 1Favorable with amendmentsUNF 21Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Kriebs, Jan | American College of Nurse Midwifes (ACNM) - Maryland | Oral |
| FAV | Cleland, Kelly | American Society for Emergency Contraception | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Rivers, Shirley | Baltimore City Health Department | Oral |
| FAV | Cheng, Joyce | Chesapeake Physicians for Social Responsibility | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Jordan, Lisae Clobbyist | Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MCASA) | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Morgan, Jessica | Maryland Legislative Agenda for Women (MLAW) | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Themelis, Nina | Mayor's Office of Government Relations | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Koravos, JoAnne | Montgomery County Women's Democratic Club | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Emerson, Jessica | The Human Trafficking Prevention Project | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Siri, Michellelobbyist | The Women's Law Center of Maryland | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Bird, MD, Janice | Unitarian Universal Legislative Ministry of Maryland | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Yardi, Isha | University of Maryland Student Government Association | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Kelly, Delegate Kellylegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Elliott, Robynlobbyist | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Elliott, Robynlobbyist | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Jasen, Debi | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Johnson, Jakeya | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Kasemeyer, Pam | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | NOW, Maryland | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Thorne, Caroline | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | of Maryland, Legislative Black Caucus | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Barnwell, Brianlobbyist | Maryland Catholic Conference | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Bogley, Laura | Maryland Right to Life | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Roberts, Eileen | Parents For Life | Oral |
| UNF | Diefenbach, Linda | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Ditraglia, Frank | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | D’Orazio , Daniela | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Elbourn, James | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Griffiths, Brian | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Katz, Janet | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Kolakoski, Virginia | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Lang, Alan | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Lee, Mickey | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Meyerovich, Mark | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Ohmen, Elizabeth | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Pedersen, Stacy | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Pimentel, Danielle | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Sirkel, Robin | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Williams, Peggy | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Wilson, Thomas | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | brenner, loretta | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | mcavoy, vince | Individual | Oral |
| FWA | Clark, Andy | Individual | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Parents For LifeUNF 1
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVJordan, Lisae CMaryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MCASA)Registered for: Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault
FAVSiri, MichelleThe Women's Law Center of MarylandRegistered for: Maryland Legal Services Corporation; Women's Law Center of Maryland, Inc.
FAVElliott, RobynRegistered for: American Association for Marriage and Family Therapists; Amica Center for Immigrant Rights; CareForth; Chase Brexton Health System; Coordinating Center, The; Diabetes Patient Advocacy Coalition…
FAVElliott, RobynRegistered for: American Association for Marriage and Family Therapists; Amica Center for Immigrant Rights; CareForth; Chase Brexton Health System; Coordinating Center, The; Diabetes Patient Advocacy Coalition…