Health - Abortion Data - Submission to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

HB 714 requires the Maryland Department of Health to share abortion-related data with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) when requested, unless sharing would violate federal or state law. The bill directly affects Maryland's health department, mandating data submission under specific conditions. Key provisions include an exception allowing the department to withhold data if legal conflicts arise, and it takes effect October 1, 2026. This law updates Maryland's health reporting requirements to align with federal data collection needs.