Maryland Department of Health - Adolescent Psychiatric Inpatient Beds - Reports on Capacity and Outcomes
Sponsor: Alonzo T. Washington (District 22)Committee: FinanceSubject: Public HealthStatus: Hearing 4/01 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Sep 4, 2026)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Requiring the Maryland Department of Health to report to the Governor and the General Assembly on certain information related to adolescent psychiatric inpatient bed capacity in the State; and requiring the Department to report to the Governor and the General Assembly on resources, staffing parameters, treatment plans, and therapeutic environments related to outcomes for adolescents receiving care in adolescent psychiatric inpatient beds on or before December 1, 2026.
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Testimony (21)
MGA witness listFAV 18FavorableFWA 1Favorable with amendmentsUNF 1UnfavorableINFO 1Information only
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Philip, Diana | Coalition to Protect Maryland's Children | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Philip, Diana | Coalition to Protect Maryland's Children | Position only |
| FAV | Mills, Morganlobbyist | Compass Government Relations | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Mills, Morganlobbyist | Compass Government Relations | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Harris, Mrs | District 25 Constituent | Position only |
| FAV | Bartolomeo, Kathleen | GCAN, MCRT | Position only |
| FAV | Murphy, JD | MD Chesapeake Chapter of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) | Position only |
| FAV | Baines, Alicia | N/A | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Slowly Little, Stephanie | NAMI MARYLAND | Oral |
| FAV | Gray, Lindsey | PGCPS | Position only |
| FAV | Bennett, Debra | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Davis, Stacey | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Hessler, Thereselobbyist | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Hessler, Thereselobbyist | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Hoang, Lien | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Leclair, Danielle | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Senator Washington, A., Senator Washington, A.legislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Senator Washington, A., Senator Washington, A.legislator | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | Lynch, Meghan | Maryland Department of Health | Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Watson, Senator | Chair, Prince George's County Senate Delegation | Written (PDF) |
| INFO | Lynch, Meghan | Maryland Department of Health | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVMills, MorganCompass Government RelationsRegistered for: Alley Cat Allies; CFG Health Network; Coinbase, Inc.; Girl Scouts of Central Maryland; Horizon Foundation of Howard County, Inc., The; Maryland Association for Justice, Inc.…
FAVMills, MorganCompass Government RelationsRegistered for: Alley Cat Allies; CFG Health Network; Coinbase, Inc.; Girl Scouts of Central Maryland; Horizon Foundation of Howard County, Inc., The; Maryland Association for Justice, Inc.…
FAVHessler, ThereseRegistered for: City of Gaithersburg; Elevate Recovery Centers; Evolve Kids Care; Evolve Life Centers; High Roller Technologies; Laila's Gift…
FAVHessler, ThereseRegistered for: City of Gaithersburg; Elevate Recovery Centers; Evolve Kids Care; Evolve Life Centers; High Roller Technologies; Laila's Gift…