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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6 · Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Ready | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 5 |
| Dawn Gile | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Mary Beth Carozza | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 38 |
| Arthur Ellis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Katie Hester | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Karen Young | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Mike McKay | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
| Anthony Muse | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| Johnny Salling | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 6 |
| Mary-Dulany James | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 34 |
| Steve Hershey | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 36 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Approved by the Governor - Chapter 177
- Passed Enrolled
- Third Reading Passed
- Senate Concurs House Amendments
- Third Reading Passed
- Second Reading Passed with Amendments
- Favorable with Amendments {
- Favorable with Amendments Report by Health
- Hearing 4/01 at 1:00 p.m.
- Hearing canceled
- Hearing 3/31 at 1:00 p.m.
- Referred Health
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