Mental Health Law - Danger to the Life or Safety of the Individual or of Others - Definition (Right to Treatment)
State of MarylandMarylandDefining "danger to the life or safety of the individual or of others" for purposes of the involuntary admission of individuals with mental disorders to a facility or Veterans' Administration hospital and the emergency evaluation of individuals with mental disorders.
- Status
- Passed
- Signed or otherwise enacted
- Status date
- Apr 28, 2026
- 198 days ago
- Current chamber
- Senate
- Session
- 2026 Regular Session
MD SB 707 · PassedApr 28
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Bill details
- Last action
- Approved by the Governor - Chapter 177 · Apr 28, 2026
Sponsors
JRJustin ReadySenator · Republican · SD-005Primary sponsorPrimary sponsor
DGDawn GileSenator · Democrat · SD-033
MCMary CarozzaSenator · Republican · SD-038
AEArthur EllisSenator · Democrat · SD-028
KHKatie HesterSenator · Democrat · SD-009
KLKaren Lewis YoungSenator · Democrat · SD-003
MMMike McKaySenator · Republican · SD-001
AMAnthony MuseSenator · Democrat · SD-026
Show 3 more sponsors
JSJohnny SallingSenator · Republican · SD-006
MJMary JamesSenator · Democrat · SD-034
SHStephen HersheySenator · Republican · SD-036
Bill history
Newest first.
Apr 28, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 177Senate
Apr 9, 2026Passed EnrolledSenate
Apr 9, 2026Third Reading Passed (41-0)Senate
Apr 9, 2026Senate Concurs House AmendmentsSenate
Apr 8, 2026Third Reading Passed (129-0)House
Apr 8, 2026Second Reading Passed with AmendmentsHouse
Apr 8, 2026Favorable with Amendments {473626/1 AdoptedHouse
Apr 8, 2026Favorable with Amendments Report by HealthHouse
Show 10 earlier actions
Mar 27, 2026Hearing 4/01 at 1:00 p.m.House
Mar 27, 2026Hearing canceledHouse
Mar 24, 2026Hearing 3/31 at 1:00 p.m.House
Mar 24, 2026Referred HealthHouse
Mar 23, 2026Third Reading Passed (42-0)Senate
Mar 23, 2026Second Reading Passed with AmendmentsSenate
Mar 23, 2026Favorable with Amendments {873527/1 AdoptedSenate
Mar 23, 2026Favorable with Amendments Report by FinanceSenate
Feb 9, 2026Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m.Senate
Feb 6, 2026First Reading FinanceSenate
Recorded votes
Third Reading PassedMar 23, 2026 · Senate · 42 yea · 0 nayPassedPassed
Third Reading PassedApr 8, 2026 · House · 129 yea · 0 nayPassedPassed
Third Reading PassedApr 9, 2026 · Senate · 41 yea · 0 nayPassedPassed
Subjects
- Public Health
- Emergencies
- Health Care Facilities
- Hospitals
- Medical Testing and Diagnosis
- Medical Treatments
- Mental and Behavioral Health
- Safety
- Veterans
- Administrative Agencies
- Data
- Evaluations and Reviews
- Injury
- Petitions
- Reports
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