Maryland bills · 2026 Regular Session
Maryland SB 707
Mental Health Law - Danger to the Life or Safety of the Individual or of Others - Definition (Right to Treatment)
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Hershey (Republican)
- James (Democratic)
- Salling (Republican)
- Muse (Democratic)
- McKay (Republican)
- Lewis Young (Democratic)
- Hester (Democratic)
- Ellis (Democratic)
- Carozza (Republican)
- Gile (Democratic)
- Ready (Republican)
Summary
No official summary is available for this bill.
Latest action(Apr 28, 2026): Approved by the Governor - Chapter 177
Text versions
- Chapter - Mental Health Law - Definition of Danger to the Life or Safety of the Individual or of Others and Reports on Emergency Evaluation Petitions (Right to Treatment)
- Enrolled - Mental Health Law - Definition of Danger to the Life or Safety of the Individual or of Others and Reports on Emergency Evaluation Petitions (Right to Treatment)
- Third - Mental Health Law - Definition of Danger to the Life or Safety of the Individual or of Others and Reports on Emergency Evaluation Petitions (Right to Treatment)
- First - Mental Health Law - Danger to the Life or Safety of the Individual or of Others - Definition (Right to Treatment)
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:06 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 22, 2026 House | On Third Reading (Amend) | pass | Set your home in Maryland to see |
| Mar 22, 2026 Senate | Bill is on Third Reading for Final Passage. | pass | Set your home in Maryland to see |
| Mar 7, 2026 Senate | On Third Reading | pass | Set your home in Maryland to see |
Actions
- Apr 28, 2026
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 177 - Apr 9, 2026 · Senate
Passed Enrolled - Apr 9, 2026 · Senate
Third Reading Passed - Apr 9, 2026 · Senate
Senate Concurs House Amendments - Apr 8, 2026 · House
Third Reading Passed - Apr 8, 2026 · House
Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Apr 8, 2026 · House
Favorable with Amendments { - Apr 8, 2026 · House
Favorable with Amendments Report by Health - Mar 27, 2026 · House
Hearing 4/01 at 1:00 p.m. - Mar 27, 2026 · House
Hearing canceled - Mar 24, 2026 · House
Hearing 3/31 at 1:00 p.m. - Mar 24, 2026 · House
Referred Health - Mar 23, 2026 · Senate
Third Reading Passed - Mar 23, 2026 · Senate
Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Mar 23, 2026 · Senate
Favorable with Amendments { - Mar 23, 2026 · Senate
Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance - Feb 9, 2026 · Senate
Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m. - Feb 6, 2026 · Senate
First Reading Finance