Organization on the record
Schizophrenia and Psychosis Action Alliance
Bills
29
29 for · 0 against · 1 info
Got their outcome
21%
6 of 28 decided
Lobbyists hired
0
none registered
Reported lobbying spend
$0
compensation to lobbyists, all years on file
What this organization does in Annapolis
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Testimony history
2026 Regular Session7 appearances
| Bill | Position | Witness | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 279 Correctional Services - Medication Review Committee - Administration of Psychotropic Medication to an Incarcerated Individual | FWAPDF | Burton, Evelyn | Did not advance |
| HB 808 Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Step Therapy, Fail-First Protocols, and Prior Authorization - Prescription Drugs to Treat Serious Mental Illness | FWAPDF | Burton, Evelyn | Did not advance |
| HB 1014 Mental Health Law - Danger to the Life or Safety of the Individual or of Others - Definition (Right to Treatment) | FAVPDF | Burton, Evelyn | Did not advance |
| HB 1306 Assisted Outpatient Treatment - Surrender or Seizure of Firearms | FWAPDF | Burton, Evelyn | Did not advance |
| SB 490 Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Step Therapy, Fail-First Protocols, and Prior Authorization - Prescription Drugs to Treat Serious Mental Illness | FWA | Burton, Evelyn | Did not advance |
| SB 707 Mental Health Law - Danger to the Life or Safety of the Individual or of Others - Definition (Right to Treatment) | FWAPDF | Burton, Evelyn | Enacted |
| SB 707 Mental Health Law - Danger to the Life or Safety of the Individual or of Others - Definition (Right to Treatment) | FWAPDF | Burton, Evelyn | Enacted |
2025 Regular Session7 appearances
| Bill | Position | Witness | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 382 Maryland Medical Assistance Program and Health Insurance - Step Therapy, Fail-First Protocols, and Prior Authorization - Prescription to Treat Serious Mental Illness | FWAPDF | Burton, Evelyn | Did not advance |
| HB 468 Petitions for Emergency Evaluation (Arnaud and Magruder Memorial Act) | FWAPDF | Burton, Evelyn | Did not advance |
| HB 592 Prohibited Possession of Firearms - Assisted Outpatient Treatment Respondents | INFOPDF | Burton, Evelyn | Did not advance |
| HB 779 Correctional Services - Medication Review Committee - Administration of Psychotropic Medication to an Incarcerated Individual | FWAPDF | Burton, Evelyn | Did not advance |
| HB 927 General Assembly - Fiscal Notes - Impact of Reduction in Health and Community Support Services | FWAPDF | Burton, Evelyn | Did not advance |
| SB 111 Maryland Medical Assistance Program and Health Insurance - Step Therapy, Fail-First Protocols, and Prior Authorization - Prescription to Treat Serious Mental Illness | FWAPDF | Burton, Evelyn | Did not advance |
| SB 702 Correctional Services - Restrictive Housing | FWAPDF | Burton, Evelyn | Did not advance |
2024 Regular Session6 appearances
| Bill | Position | Witness | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 297 Office of the Correctional Ombudsman - Establishment and Funding | FWAPDF | Burton, Evelyn | Did not advance |
| HB 576 Mental Health - Assisted Outpatient Treatment Programs | FAVPDF | Burton, Evelyn | Enacted |
| HB 1019 Mental Health Law - Petitions for Emergency Evaluation | FWAPDF | Burton, Evelyn | Did not advance |
| SB 134 Office of the Correctional Ombudsman - Establishment and Funding | FWAPDF | Burton, Evelyn | Enacted |
| SB 453 Mental Health - Assisted Outpatient Treatment Programs | FAVPDF | Burton, Evelyn | Enacted |
| SB 990 Maryland Medical Assistance Program and Health Insurance - Step Therapy, Fail-First Protocols, and Prior Authorization - Prescription Drugs to Treat Serious Mental Illness | FWAPDF | Burton, Evelyn | Did not advance |
2023 Regular Session2 appearances
| Bill | Position | Witness | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 823 Mental Health Law - Assisted Outpatient Treatment Programs | FAVPDF | Burton, Evelyn | Did not advance |
| SB 480 Mental Health Law - Assisted Outpatient Treatment Programs | FAVPDF | Burton, Evelyn | Did not advance |
2022 Regular Session8 appearances
| Bill | Position | Witness | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 32 Mental Health Law – Petitions for Emergency Evaluation – Electronic Record | FAVPDF | Burton, Evelyn | Vetoed |
| HB 406 Children in Out–of–Home Placements – Placement in Medical Facilities | FWAPDF | Burton, Evelyn | Did not advance |
| HB 684 Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Psychiatric Inpatient Care - Admissions Restrictions (Psychiatric Hospital Admissions Equity Act) | FAVPDF | Burton, Evelyn | Enacted |
| HB 1017 Frederick County – Mental Health Law – Assisted Outpatient Treatment Pilot Program | FAVPDF | Burton, Evelyn | Did not advance |
| HB 1174 Public Safety - Permit to Carry, Wear, or Transport a Handgun - Qualifications | FWAPDF | Burton, Evelyn | Did not advance |
| SB 2 Mental Health Law – Petitions for Emergency Evaluation – Electronic Record | FAVPDF | Burton, Evelyn | Enacted |
| SB 659 Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Psychiatric Inpatient Care - Admissions Restrictions (Psychiatric Hospital Admissions Equity Act) | FAVPDF | Burton, Evelyn | Did not advance |
| SB 807 Frederick County – Mental Health Law – Assisted Outpatient Treatment Pilot Program | FAVPDF | Burton, Evelyn | Did not advance |