Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 707: Mental Health Law - Danger to the Life or Safety of the Individual or of Others - Definition (Right to Treatment)

Enacted Last action April 28, 2026: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 177

Plain-language summary

SB 707 is a bill introduced in the Maryland Senate on February 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Mental Health Law - Danger to the Life or Safety of the Individual or of Others - Definition (Right to Treatment). Primary sponsor: Justin Ready (Republican), Dawn Gile (Democratic), Mary Beth Carozza (Republican), Arthur Ellis (Democratic), Katie Hester (Democratic), Karen Young (Democratic), Mike McKay (Republican), Anthony Muse (Democratic), Johnny Salling (Republican), Mary-Dulany James (Democratic), Steve Hershey (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 28, 2026): Approved by the Governor - Chapter 177.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Justin Ready (Republican); Dawn Gile (Democratic); Mary Beth Carozza (Republican); Arthur Ellis (Democratic); and 7 more.