MD HB1485

Maryland Department of Health must develop a pamphlet about the Crisis Response System, state and national 9-8-8 Suicide and Crisis Lifelines, and available crisis support programs

Health care providers and Office of the Chief Medical Examiner representatives must provide the pamphlet to individuals upon request or when appropriate in connection with a death, overdose, or behavioral health crisis response

Department of Health must review trauma-informed care training provided to health care providers, including training on family engagement and post-incident support following overdose or behavioral health crises

Department must report findings and recommendations on trauma-informed care training changes to the General Assembly by December 1, 2026

Named for Tiarra Brown, who died May 17, 2020, following an overdose after developing opioid dependence from chronic pain management for sickle cell disease; her family received no meaningful support resources from first responders or the Medical Examiner's office