Mental Health Law - Danger to the Life or Safety of the Individual or of Others - Definition (Right to Treatment)
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Became law
Derived from the official record below.
Officially: “Mental Health Law - Danger to the Life or Safety of the Individual or of Others - Definition (Right to Treatment)” Read the full text
2026 session
What it does
Defining "danger to the life or safety of the individual or of others" for purposes of the involuntary admission of individuals with mental disorders to a facility or Veterans' Administration hospital and the emergency evaluation of individuals with mental disorders.
From the official legislative record, shown verbatim. Not legal advice.
Where it is
First reading, house of origin · Feb 5, 2026
Hearing · Feb 24, 2026
Committee report, house of origin: Favorable with Amendments · Mar 22, 2026
Second reading, house of origin: Passed with Amendments · Mar 5, 2026
Third reading, house of origin: Passed · Mar 6, 2026
First reading, opposite house · Mar 10, 2026
Committee report, opposite house: Favorable with Amendments · Apr 7, 2026
Second reading, opposite house: Passed with Amendments · Mar 20, 2026
Third reading, opposite house: Passed with Amendments · Mar 21, 2026
The numbers
11
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
Senator ReadySenator GileSenator CarozzaSenator EllisSenator HesterSenator Lewis YoungSenator McKaySenator MuseSenator SallingSenator JamesSenator Hershey
Recorded votes
Senate Bills Amended in the House No. 8Senate · 2026-03-22 · Voting Yea 41, Voting Nay 0, Not Voting 2, Excused from Voting 0, Excused (Absent) 4
Third Reading (SB) Calendar No.57House · 2026-03-22 · Voting Yea 129, Voting Nay 0, Not Voting 6, Excused from Voting 0, Excused (Absent) 6
Third Reading (SB) Calendar No.67Senate · 2026-03-07 · Voting Yea 42, Voting Nay 0, Not Voting 2, Excused from Voting 0, Excused (Absent) 3
Roll-call results shown verbatim from the Maryland legislature’s records. A result reflects that roll call’s own motion, not the bill’s overall outcome.
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 177 (as of Sep 4, 2026).