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Introduced
02/05/2024
02/05/2024
In Committee
03/18/2024
03/18/2024
Crossed Over
03/18/2024
03/18/2024
Passed
Dead
04/08/2024
04/08/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Specifying that a petition for emergency evaluation is effective for 5 days after being endorsed by the court; authorizing a court, on a certain motion and for good cause shown, to extend a petition for up to 5 days at a time, but not to exceed a total of 30 days; requiring the court to include the date the petition expires on the petition; and authorizing peace officers to use reasonable and necessary force when executing a petition.
AI Summary
This bill amends the laws related to petitions for emergency evaluation in Maryland's mental health system. The key provisions are:
1. The petition for emergency evaluation is effective for 5 days after being endorsed by the court.
2. The court can extend the petition for up to 5 days at a time, but not to exceed a total of 30 days, if there is good cause shown based on the individual's presenting behavior. The original petitioner must request each extension.
3. The court must include the expiration date on the petition.
4. Peace officers are authorized to use reasonable and necessary force in accordance with state law when executing a petition.
The bill aims to provide more flexibility in the duration of emergency evaluation petitions while ensuring appropriate oversight and safeguards for individuals experiencing mental health crises.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (23)
Tiffany Alston (D)*,
Heather Bagnall (D),
Harry Bhandari (D),
Brian Chisholm (R),
Bonnie Cullison (D),
Diana Fennell (D),
Pamela Guzzone (D),
Terri Hill (D),
Tom Hutchinson (R),
Steve Johnson (D),
Anne Kaiser (D),
Nic Kipke (R),
Jeff Long (D),
Lesley Lopez (D),
Ashanti Martínez (D),
Matt Morgan (R),
Joseline Peña-Melnyk (D),
Teresa Reilly (R),
Sandy Rosenberg (D),
Kathy Szeliga (R),
Deni Taveras (D),
Jennifer White Holland (D),
Jamila Woods (D),
Last Action
Senate Finance Hearing (13:00:00 3/27/2024 ) (on 03/27/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB1019?ys=2024RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/bills/hb/hb1019t.pdf |
| Favorable with Amendments 573521/1 Adopted | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/amds/bil_0009/hb1019_57352101.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/votes_comm/hb1019_jud.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/votes_comm/hb1019_hgo.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/bills/hb/hb1019f.pdf |
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