BALTIMORE — In his first joint news conference with legislative leaders, Maryland Democratic Gov. Wes Moore announced support for a package of bills Thursday that would provide protection for patients seeking abortions and their providers for decades to come.
“We’re going to make sure that Maryland is a safe haven for abortion rights long after I am governor of this state,” the new Democratic governor declared. “That’s the importance of today.”
Moore, House Speaker Adrienne A. Jones and Senate President Bill Ferguson gathered outside the old House and Senate chambers in the State House to formally introduce the package of four bills:
