Loading chat...
MD HB860
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/4/2026
Primary Sponsor
Tiffany Alston
Click for details
AI Summary
- Court-endorsed petitions for emergency mental health evaluation are effective for 5 days after endorsement, replacing the previous static "within the last 5 days" language
- Courts may extend a petition for up to 5 days at a time, not to exceed 30 days total, upon motion by the original petitioner and for good cause shown based on the individual's presenting behavior
- Courts are required to include the expiration date on each endorsed or extended petition
- Peace officers executing an emergency evaluation petition must act in accordance with § 3–524 of the Public Safety Article
- Effective date is October 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Petitions for Emergency Evaluation (Arnaud and Magruder Memorial Act)
Safety
Last Action
Hearing 2/17 at 2:00 p.m. (Health)
2/17/2026
Committee Referrals
Health2/4/2026
Full Bill Text
No bill text available