MD SB43

Maryland Department of Health must establish a forensic review board at each facility holding persons committed as not criminally responsible, with all board members being licensed health care providers

Forensic review boards must review each committed person's release eligibility at least annually and determine by majority vote whether to recommend discharge or conditional release to the court

Committed persons must receive at least 10 days notice before board meetings concerning them and notice within 10 days after the board issues a recommendation; they may submit written statements and appoint an authorized agent to attend meetings

Treatment teams must implement board recommendations and may trigger early reviews by notifying the board in writing if a person becomes eligible for release before the annual review, with the board required to conduct a review within 30 days

Effective October 1, 2025