Criminal Law - Prohibition on Sale of Contraceptives and Contraceptive Devices by Vending Machine in School - Repeal

HB 380 repeals a Maryland law that prohibited selling contraceptives or contraceptive devices via vending machines or automatic devices in schools (kindergarten through secondary). It removes the criminal penalty (a misdemeanor punishable by up to $1,000 per machine) for this activity, effectively eliminating the legal restriction. The repeal applies to all schools covered under the original law and takes effect October 1, 2025. This bill does not create new rules about contraceptive access but removes an existing prohibition.