MD HB658

Establishes the Community Forensic Aftercare Program within the Maryland Department of Health to monitor committed persons on conditional release and individuals with mental illness or intellectual disability required to be monitored under criminal procedure law

Requires Program Monitors (licensed certified social workers-clinical) to meet with committed persons and their mental health teams at least every 90 days during the first year, with meeting frequency determined by the treatment team thereafter

Creates a Community Monitoring Board composed of licensed health care providers to make decisions on out-of-state travel requests and recommendations regarding early termination, modification, or extension of conditional release

Allows committed persons to appoint an authorized agent (such as a social worker or investigator) to attend Community Monitoring Board meetings and present arguments on their behalf, with at least 10 days advance notice required before meetings

Effective date: October 1, 2026