SB 707

Maryland Senate bill in Session 2026.

Status: enacted. Latest action: June 15, 2026.

Mental Health Law - Danger to the Life or Safety of the Individual or of Others - Definition (Right to Treatment).

Bill ID MD-2026-SB-707

Session 2026

Status enacted

Committee Finance; Health

Senate enacted 2026-06-15

Healthcare

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.

Sponsor

Senator Ready

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Actions Timeline

Date	Event	Detail
2026-02-06	Introduced	Bill introduced
2026-06-15	Status	enacted
2026-06-15	Latest Action	Approved by the Governor - Chapter 177

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