MD SB707

Establishes a statutory definition of "danger to the life or safety of the individual or of others" for involuntary psychiatric admissions and emergency evaluations under Maryland mental health law

Defines danger as a "substantial risk" that does not need to be imminent, considering the individual's current condition and available personal, medical, and psychiatric history

Specifies four qualifying criteria: causing bodily harm to self or others; engaging in conduct resulting in criminal justice involvement; inability to provide for basic needs (food, clothing, shelter, medical care, self-protection) creating substantial risk of serious harm, illness, or death; or substantial deterioration of judgment/reasoning when the individual cannot make rational treatment decisions

Amends Section 10-601 of the Health-General Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland

Takes effect October 1, 2026