HB1131 is sponsored by Delegate Jones, D., Delegate Lewis, Delegate Lesley J. Lopez (Democrat), Delegate Tiffany T. Alston (Democrat), Delegate Dylan Behler (Democrat), Delegate Charlotte Crutchfield (Democrat), Delegate Jessica Feldmark (Democrat), Delegate Linda Foley (Democrat), Delegate Kenneth Kerr (Democrat), Delegate Mary A. Lehman (Democrat), Delegate Ashanti Martinez (Democrat), Delegate Bernice Mireku-North (Democrat), Palakovich Carr, Delegate Edith J. Patterson (Democrat), Delegate Emily Shetty (Democrat), Delegate Jared Solomon (Democrat), Delegate Ryan Spiegel (Democrat), Delegate Jen Terrasa (Democrat), White Holland, Delegate Jheanelle K. Wilkins (Democrat), Delegate Greg Wims (Democrat), Delegate Sarah Wolek (Democrat), and Delegate Teresa Woorman (Democrat).

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Maryland 2026 Session Status: Introduced 19 D cosponsors

HB1131 — Public Health - Pregnancy Loss - Prohibited Actions (Pregnancy Outcome Protection Act)

Last action March 05, 2026 — Hearing (Primary, House of Origin)

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This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced February 11, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

Prohibiting individuals who experienced a pregnancy loss from being subject to investigation, civil liability, or criminal prosecution except under certain circumstances; establishing a private right of action for a violation of a certain prohibition against investigations of pregnancy loss; providing that an incidence of pregnancy loss does not constitute probable cause to issue a certain search warrant, except under certain circumstances; etc.

Bill Text

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Action History

March 05, 2026
Hearing (Primary, House of Origin)
February 11, 2026
First Reading (House of Origin)

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 22 co-sponsors · 165 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Delegate Lesley J. Lopez Democrat

Co-sponsors (22)

Not signed on (165)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB1131 do?: Prohibiting individuals who experienced a pregnancy loss from being subject to investigation, civil liability, or criminal prosecution except under certain circumstances; establishing a private right of action for a violation of a certain prohibition against investigations of pregnancy loss; providing that an incidence of pregnancy loss does not constitute probable cause to issue a certain search warrant, except under certain circumstances; etc.
Who sponsors HB1131?: HB1131 is sponsored by Delegate Jones, D., Delegate Lewis, Delegate Lesley J. Lopez (Democrat), Delegate Tiffany T. Alston (Democrat), Delegate Dylan Behler (Democrat), Delegate Charlotte Crutchfield (Democrat), Delegate Jessica Feldmark (Democrat), Delegate Linda Foley (Democrat), Delegate Kenneth Kerr (Democrat), Delegate Mary A. Lehman (Democrat), Delegate Ashanti Martinez (Democrat), Delegate Bernice Mireku-North (Democrat), Palakovich Carr, Delegate Edith J. Patterson (Democrat), Delegate Emily Shetty (Democrat), Delegate Jared Solomon (Democrat), Delegate Ryan Spiegel (Democrat), Delegate Jen Terrasa (Democrat), White Holland, Delegate Jheanelle K. Wilkins (Democrat), Delegate Greg Wims (Democrat), Delegate Sarah Wolek (Democrat), and Delegate Teresa Woorman (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB1131?: This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced February 11, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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At a glance

Identifier: HB1131
Jurisdiction: Maryland
Session: 2026 Session
Type: Bill
Introduced: February 11, 2026
Status: Introduced
Prime sponsor: Delegate Lesley J. Lopez

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