MD SB361 | 2018 | Regular Session

Status

Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 3-1)
Status: Passed on May 15 2018 - 100% progression
Action: 2018-05-15 - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 703
Text: Latest bill text (Chaptered) [PDF]

Summary

Authorizing a court after a certain finding of incompetency or not criminally responsible due to a mental disorder to order the Maryland Department of Health as soon as possible after the defendant's admission, but not later than 48 hours, to evaluate a defendant, to develop a treatment plan, and to make a determination as to whether the defendant is a danger to self or others under certain circumstances; requiring a panel to convene within 9 days after a certain individual's refusal of medication for certain purposes: etc.

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Title

Criminal Procedure – Incompetency and Criminal Responsibility – Court–Ordered Evaluation

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Roll Calls

2018-03-28 - House - House Floor - Third Reading Passed (136-0) (Y: 137 N: 1 NV: 3 Abs: 8) [PASS]
2018-03-14 - Senate - Senate Floor - Third Reading Passed (45-0) (Y: 46 N: 1 NV: 2 Abs: 1) [PASS]
2018-01-12 - Senate - Senate Floor - Sustained (0-44) (Y: 1 N: 45 NV: 4 Abs: 1) [FAIL]

History

DateChamberAction
2018-05-15SenateApproved by the Governor - Chapter 703
2018-04-09SenateReturned Passed
2018-04-06HouseThird Reading Passed (136-0)
2018-04-05HouseSecond Reading Passed
2018-04-05HouseFavorable Report Adopted
2018-04-05HouseFavorable Report by Judiciary
2018-03-29HouseHearing 3/29 at 1:00 p.m.
2018-03-14HouseFirst Reading Judiciary
2018-03-14SenateThird Reading Passed (45-0)
2018-03-12SenateSecond Reading Passed with Amendments
2018-03-12SenateFavorable with Amendments {358472/1 Report Adopted
2018-03-09SenateFavorable with Amendments Report by Judicial Proceedings
2018-02-07SenateHearing 2/07 at 1:00 p.m.
2018-01-24SenateFirst Reading Judicial Proceedings

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