By Gabriella Borter (Reuters) – Maryland lawmakers have passed a bill to increase and protect abortion access in the state, a proactive move as the U.S. Supreme Court weighs whether to overturn or weaken constitutional abortion rights this spring. The state’s General Assembly on Tuesday approved a bill that eliminates a restriction that only physicians can provide abortions. The legislation would allow any “qualified provider,” such as nurse practitioners or physician assistants, to perform abortions. The bill also requires most insurance plans to cover the cost of abortions. It establishes an…