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This bill, known as "Gabriel's Law," requires law enforcement agencies in Maryland to conduct a wellness check on an individual within a reasonable amount of time after receiving a "qualified request." A "qualified request" is a verbal or written request that includes sufficient information about a specific life-threatening concern and allows the agency to respond to the person making the request. The bill provides exceptions where a law enforcement agency is not required to conduct a wellness check, such as if the agency reasonably believes the individual is not in physical danger or if the individual has requested not to have wellness checks performed. The bill also specifies that it does not create a cause of action against a law enforcement agency for failing to conduct a wellness check. The bill is set to take effect on October 1, 2024.

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https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0190?ys=2024RS