Four Women's Priority Bills Pass Maryland Assembly

The 449th Maryland General Assembly session closed on April 14, 2026, with four of the Montgomery County Commission for Women's nine priority bills passing. Successful bills cover menopause healthcare coverage, a caregiver stipend feasibility study, a prerelease center for incarcerated women, and extended protective order hearing windows. The Commission for Women's Policy and Legislation Committee, led by Commissioner Liz Richards, championed each bill.