Sign On to Support!

In November, leaders of state-wide organizations, legislators, and advocates addressing issues of concern to women of Maryland participated in a conference to identify potential legislative initiatives for the 2026 Maryland General Assembly. Twenty-one bills were presented at the conference for consideration. A ballot was sent to MLAW members who voted on the top priorities which will make up our official 2026 Legislative Agenda.  

As we prepare for the start of the 2026 session of the Maryland General Assembly, we are thrilled to announce the bills that will comprise MLAW's 2026 Legislative Agenda. The issues selected are listed below and described in more detail here.

The bills selected are:

• Stop Silencing Survivors
• Protection of Students from Sexual Exploitation in Schools
• Family and Law Enforcement Protection Act
• Protection of Identity of Victim of Sexual Assault
• Prescription Privacy Protection Act for Abortion Medication
• Comprehensive Rehabilitative Prerelease Services-Female Incarcerated Individuals (The Monica Cooper Prerelease Act)
• Coerced Debt Bill
• The Maryland Reproductive Justice and Pregnancy Outcome Protection Act
• Timing of Hearings between TPO and FPO, and Relief for Financial Loss
• ICE Enforcement Activities (title TBD)

One of the most powerful advocacy tools for the Agenda is your signature as a supporter. Organizations and individuals are invited to sign on as a supporter of the 2026 Agenda. We also encourage you to invite your friends and colleagues to sign on. A list of supporters will be attached to the document before it is distributed to legislators and the public, as well as included on our website. The document will be released at our Legislative Briefing and will be distributed to all legislators.

Cooperative action is the basis upon which MLAW operates. One voice is important but the collective voices of many impacts public policy and enables advocates and legislators to demonstrate concern and support for women's issues. Make your voice count for women and their families in the 2026 session of the Maryland General Assembly. 

To add your name to the list of supporters, complete this simple online form. If you would like to add multiple names of friends or colleagues who give you permission to add their names, please email them as well. Spread the word and ask others to support this agenda. You do not need to be a member of MLAW to add your name.

The 2026 Agenda will be officially announced at our annual Legislative Briefing in early February (announcement and registration forthcoming!) Please join us to learn more about these initiatives and how you can get involved.

Thank you for your support. We look forward to receiving your signature of support for the 2026 Agenda by 1/21/2026.

Sincerely,

MLAW Board of Directors

P.S. Please make sure to complete the sign on form. Individuals and organizations will NOT be listed without positive affirmation from someone authorized to sign on. Signing on to the agenda is a separate process from other forms of support, such as membership, sponsorship or attendance at past events.