Higher Education Institutions - Over-the-Counter Contraception - Access and Reporting
Sponsor: Cheryl C. Kagan (District 17)Committee: Education, Energy, and the EnvironmentSubject: Higher EducationStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 675 (as of Sep 4, 2026)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
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 by September 1; requiring the Commission to submit a report on contraception access to the General Assembly by October 1 each year; and requiring each community college to provide students with access to all methods of over-the-counter contraception.
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Testimony (30)
MGA witness listFAV 23FavorableFWA 1Favorable with amendmentsUNF 6Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | McLuckie, Johnlobbyist | Consumer Healthcare Products Association | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | McLuckie, Johnlobbyist | Consumer Healthcare Products Association | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Murphy, JD | MD Chesapeake Chapter of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) | Position only |
| FAV | Music, Meghan | MHEC | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Music, Meghan | MHEC | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Kelly, Ariana | Maryland Commission for Women | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Kagan, Sen. Cheryl | Maryland State Senate | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Kagan, Sen. Cheryl | Maryland State Senate | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Kaplowitz, Richard KAP | Year | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Kaplowitz, Richard KAP | Year | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Elliott, Robynlobbyist | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Elliott, Robynlobbyist | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Graham, Lizzy | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Jasen, Debi | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Krone, Christinelobbyist | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Legried, Sarah | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Littell, Melinda | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Partners, Public Policy | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Senator Kagan, Senator Kaganlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Senator Kagan, Senator Kaganlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Senator Kagan, Senator Kaganlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Towne, Ezra | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | York, Katie | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Arias, Dianelobbyist | Maryland Catholic Conference | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Arias, Dianelobbyist | Maryland Catholic Conference | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Bogley, Laura | Maryland Right to Life | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Bogley, Laura | Maryland Right to Life | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Brocato, Deborah | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Tibbals, Trudy | Individual | Position only |
| FWA | Jabin, Drew | Maryland Association of Community Colleges | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVMcLuckie, JohnConsumer Healthcare Products AssociationRegistered for: Consumer Healthcare Products Association
FAVMcLuckie, JohnConsumer Healthcare Products AssociationRegistered for: Consumer Healthcare Products Association
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…
FAVKrone, ChristineRegistered for: American Coatings Association; Baltimore Gas and Electric Company; City of Rockville; Coordinating Center for Home and Community Care, The, LLC (dba The Coordinating Center); Greater Washington Society for Clinical Social Work, Inc.; LifeSpan Network…