Health – General Article – References to Mental Health
Sponsor: Senator Washington, M.Committee: FinanceSubject: Public HealthStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 760 (as of Dec 1, 2025)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Replacing references to mental hygiene with references to mental health in certain provisions of law governing public health; establishing that, by July 1, 2027, the Department of Health shall conduct a thorough review of Department regulations and adopt regulations to ensure consistency with the Act; and requiring the Department to update all public-facing electronic materials to be consistent with the Act as soon as practicable.
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Testimony (0)
MGA witness listFAV 6FavorableFWA 2Favorable with amendments
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Parsley, Luciene | Disability Rights Maryland | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Martin, Dan | Mental Health Association of Maryland | Position only |
| FAV | Gray, Michael | NAMI Maryland (National Alliance on Mental Illness) | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Rosier, Collanlobbyist | Pyramid Healthcare, Inc. | Position only |
| FAV | Senator Washington, M., Senator Washington, M.legislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Senator Washington, M., Senator Washington, M.legislator | Individual | Oral |
| FWA | Lynch, Meghan | Maryland Department of Health | Written (PDF) |
| FWA | (MD), State of Maryland | Individual | Written (PDF) |