Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1014: Mental Health Law - Danger to the Life or Safety of the Individual or of Others - Definition (Right to Treatment)
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1014 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House 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: Jamila Woods (Democratic), Bonnie Cullison (Democratic), Julian Ivey (Democratic), Andre Johnson (Democratic), Steve Johnson (Democratic), Jeff Long (Democratic), Susan McComas (Republican), Edith Patterson (Democratic), Denise Roberts (Democratic), Tiffany Alston (Democratic), Heather Bagnall Tudball (Democratic), Pam Guzzone (Democratic), Terri Hill (Democratic), Tom Hutchinson (Republican), Aaron Kaufman (Democratic), Nic Kipke (Republican), Lesley Lopez (Democratic), Martinez, Matt Morgan (Republican), Teresa Reilly (Republican), Sandy Rosenberg (Democratic), Kim Ross (Democratic), Kathy Szeliga (Republican), Deni Taveras (Democratic), Jennifer White Holland (Democratic), Teresa Woorman (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 9, 2026): Referred Rules.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 19 · Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamila Woods | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Bonnie Cullison | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Julian Ivey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 47A |
| Andre Johnson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34A |
| Steve Johnson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34A |
| Jeff Long | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27B |
| Susan McComas | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 34B |
| Edith Patterson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 28 |
| Denise Roberts | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Tiffany Alston | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Heather Bagnall Tudball | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 33C |
| Pam Guzzone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Terri Hill | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12A |
| Tom Hutchinson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 37B |
| Aaron Kaufman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Nic Kipke | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 31 |
| Lesley Lopez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Martinez | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Matt Morgan | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 29A |
| Teresa Reilly | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 35A |
| Sandy Rosenberg | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 41 |
| Kim Ross | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Kathy Szeliga | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 7A |
| Deni Taveras | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 47B |
| Jennifer White Holland | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Teresa Woorman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred Rules
- Third Reading Passed
- Second Reading Passed with Amendments
- Favorable with Amendments {
- Favorable with Amendments Report by Health
- Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m.
- First Reading Health