MD SB707 | 2026 | Regular Session
Status
Completed Legislative Action
Sponsorship: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Passed on April 28 2026 - 100% progression
Action: 2026-04-28 - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 177
Text: Latest bill text (Chaptered) [PDF]
Sponsorship: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Passed on April 28 2026 - 100% progression
Action: 2026-04-28 - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 177
Text: Latest bill text (Chaptered) [PDF]
Summary
Defining "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.
Title
Mental Health Law - Danger to the Life or Safety of the Individual or of Others - Definition (Right to Treatment)
Sponsors
Roll Calls
2026-04-09 - Senate - Third Reading Passed (Y: 41 N: 0 NV: 2 Abs: 4) [PASS]
2026-04-08 - House - Third Reading Passed (Y: 129 N: 0 NV: 6 Abs: 6) [PASS]
2026-03-23 - Senate - Third Reading Passed (Y: 42 N: 0 NV: 2 Abs: 3) [PASS]
2026-04-08 - House - Third Reading Passed (Y: 129 N: 0 NV: 6 Abs: 6) [PASS]
2026-03-23 - Senate - Third Reading Passed (Y: 42 N: 0 NV: 2 Abs: 3) [PASS]
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-28 | Senate | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 177 |
| 2026-04-09 | Senate | Passed Enrolled |
| 2026-04-09 | Senate | Third Reading Passed (41-0) |
| 2026-04-09 | Senate | Senate Concurs House Amendments |
| 2026-04-08 | House | Third Reading Passed (129-0) |
| 2026-04-08 | House | Second Reading Passed with Amendments |
| 2026-04-08 | House | Favorable with Amendments {473626/1 Adopted |
| 2026-04-08 | House | Favorable with Amendments Report by Health |
| 2026-03-27 | House | Hearing 4/01 at 1:00 p.m. |
| 2026-03-27 | House | Hearing canceled |
| 2026-03-24 | House | Hearing 3/31 at 1:00 p.m. |
| 2026-03-24 | House | Referred Health |
| 2026-03-23 | Senate | Third Reading Passed (42-0) |
| 2026-03-23 | Senate | Second Reading Passed with Amendments |
| 2026-03-23 | Senate | Favorable with Amendments {873527/1 Adopted |
| 2026-03-23 | Senate | Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance |
| 2026-02-09 | Senate | Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m. |
| 2026-02-06 | Senate | First Reading Finance |
Same As/Similar To
HB1014 (Crossfiled) 2026-04-09 - Referred Rules
Subjects
Administrative Agencies
Data
Emergencies
Evaluations and Reviews
Health Care Facilities
Hospitals
Injury
Medical Testing and Diagnosis
Medical Treatments
Mental and Behavioral Health
Petitions
Public Health
Reports
Safety
Veterans
Data
Emergencies
Evaluations and Reviews
Health Care Facilities
Hospitals
Injury
Medical Testing and Diagnosis
Medical Treatments
Mental and Behavioral Health
Petitions
Public Health
Reports
Safety
Veterans
Code Citations
| Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health - General | 10 | 601 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
