MD SB707

Defines "danger to the life or safety of the individual or of others" for involuntary mental health admissions and emergency evaluations as a substantial risk, based on recent and relevant conduct and the individual's current condition and available history, that the person will cause serious bodily harm to themselves or others, or be unable to provide for basic needs (food, clothing, shelter, medical care, self-protection, safety) creating substantial risk of serious bodily harm, illness, or death

Requires the Behavioral Health Administration to submit annual reports to the General Assembly on emergency evaluation petitions by December 15 of 2026, 2027, 2028, and 2029, covering data from October 1 to September 30 each year

Report data must be disaggregated by zip code, age, race, ethnicity, gender, and co-occurring disabilities of individuals subject to emergency petitions, as well as whether petitions were filed by health care providers, law enforcement, or other interested persons

Reports must include the reason for each petition (threat/action of serious bodily harm to self or others, or inability to meet basic needs) and whether force was used in serving the petition

Effective date is October 1, 2026