ACT NOW: PROTECT REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH IN MARYLAND

Abortion Care Access Grant Program and Fund SB947/HB1412

Did you know Maryland has NO public health grant programs that support abortion care?


SB947/HB1412 establishes the Abortion Care Access Grant Program and Fund. The program provides grants for clinics and financial assistance for individuals accessing abortion care, addressing the urgent need for reproductive healthcare access and safety.

We need YOU! Contact Speaker Jones, Senate President Ferguson, and all members of the House Health and Government Operations and Senate Finance Committees TODAY!

Contact Speaker Jones: support HB1412
Contact Senate President Ferguson: support SB947
Contact Health and Government Operations Committee Members: support HB1412
Contact Senate Finance Committee Members: support SB947

Maryland's Abortion Care Access Grant Program and Fund, SB947/HB1412, addresses the critical need for financial support in accessing abortion services, especially for marginalized communities. With Maryland currently lacking public health grant funds for abortion care, this legislation is essential in ensuring that all individuals have equal access to reproductive healthcare options.


Protect Abortion Rights with Action:

Urge HGO and FIN Members to move bills out of committee to a floor vote!

Contact Speaker Jones: support HB1412
Contact Senate President Ferguson: support SB947
Contact Health and Government Operations Committee Members: support HB1412
Contact Senate Finance Committee Members: support SB947

SB947/HB1412 establishes a vital lifeline for those facing financial barriers to abortion access, like procedure costs and associated expenses like transportation and childcare. By creating a dedicated grant fund for abortion-related expenses, Maryland aims to uphold reproductive autonomy and economic justice for all residents, particularly those from underserved communities.


Learn more about the economic impact of abortion restrictions from the Institute of Women's Policy & Research.

Equitable Access & Autonomous Choice:

Urge Speaker Jones and Senate President Ferguson to support HB1412 and SB947!

Contact Speaker Jones: support HB1412
Contact Senate President Ferguson: support SB947
Contact Health and Government Operations Committee Members: support HB1412
Contact Senate Finance Committee Members: support SB947

Maryland's Abortion Care Access Grant Program and Fund, SB947/HB1412, addresses the critical need for financial support in accessing abortion services, especially for marginalized communities. With Maryland currently lacking public health grant funds for abortion care, this legislation is essential in ensuring that individuals have equitable access to reproductive healthcare options.


Contact Speaker Jones, Senate President Ferguson, and all members of the House Health and Government Operations and Senate Finance Committees urging support of SB947 & HB1412!

Contact Speaker Jones: support HB1412
Contact Senate President Ferguson: support SB947
Contact Health and Government Operations Committee Members: support HB1412
Contact Senate Finance Committee Members: support SB947

Support SB947/ HB1412:

Stand up for Abortion Access

We will provide updates on these bills and others we are working on as session progresses. In the meantime, don’t forget to let your legislators know about what issues matter most to you! 


Onward together,


Katie Curran O'Malley

Executive Director


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