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SB 550 — Maryland

Health Care Decisions Act - Surrogate Decision Making - Mental Disorders

Repealing the prohibition against a surrogate authorizing treatment for a mental disorder for a person who has been certified to be incapable of making an informed decision.

Latest action: Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m. · Feb 9, 2026

In committeeKinshipMedical TreatmentsMental and Behavioral HealthPublic Health

Synopsis written by the legislature's own staff, as published on the official bill page. Status label is derived from the recorded actions. The full text below is the record.

Committees: Finance (Senate)

Updated Mar 17, 2026

Timeline

  1. First Reading Finance

    Feb 4, 2026 · Senate

  2. Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m.

    Feb 9, 2026 · Senate

Sponsored by Nick Charles

No recorded floor votes yet.

Fiscal and Policy Note — official analysis by legislative staff (PDF) Bill text (First reading) — Maryland General Assembly (PDF) Official record — Maryland General Assembly bill page

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