Bill

SB 707

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

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Mary Beth Carozza and 10 co-sponsors

SB 707 redefines dangerousness criteria for involuntary psychiatric commitment in Maryland, establishing standards for when individuals can be detained for mental health treatment.

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 177

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

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) mgaleg.maryland.gov

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) mgaleg.maryland.gov

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) mgaleg.maryland.gov

Bill text & amendments

Fiscal and Policy Note (Revised)

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