Del. Anne Healey

Primary HB 404

Signed into law · Maryland House of Delegates · Lead sponsor

Public Safety - Wellness Checks - Requirements (Gabriel's Law)

Maddy summaryThis law, known as Gabriel's Law, requires Maryland law enforcement and emergency medical services to immediately respond to wellness check requests from healthcare providers or others with credible information about a life-threatening safety concern. When a life-threatening condition is reported, fire, rescue, or emergency medical teams must conduct the check at the same time as police officers. The bill applies to individuals within the agency's jurisdiction and mandates that requests be forwarded without delay to the appropriate agency if the person is located elsewhere. These provisions take effect on October 1, 2024, and aim to streamline the process for ensuring the well-being of individuals in crisis.

Signed into law May 16, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 22

Signed into law · Maryland House of Delegates · Lead sponsor

Agriculture - Pollinator Habitat Plan - Requirements for State Highway Administration

Signed into law May 9, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 19

Signed into law · Maryland House of Delegates · Lead sponsor

Natural Resources - Northern Snakehead - Common Name

Maddy summaryThis Maryland bill officially changes the common name of the northern snakehead to "Patuxent Fish" or "Chesapeake Channa" in state laws and department publications. It creates a specific commercial fishing license for catching this fish in tidal waters, allowing the use of bow and arrow or hook and line methods with certain safety restrictions near swimmers and divers. The license costs $15 per year, is valid for one year, and cannot be transferred to another person. The Department of Natural Resources must update all its materials to use the new names by January 1, 2025, while the law itself takes effect on October 1, 2024.

Signed into law May 9, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 420

Signed into law · Maryland House of Delegates · Lead sponsor

State and Local Parks - Play Area Accessibility - Recreation Communication Boards Pilot Program

Signed into law May 9, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 1199

Signed into law · Maryland House of Delegates · Lead sponsor

Transportation - MobilityLink Paratransit Service Improvements - Study

Signed into law May 9, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 1153

Signed into law · Maryland House of Delegates · Lead sponsor

Environment – Water Pollution Control – Protecting State Waters From PFAS Pollution (Protecting State Waters From PFAS Pollution Act)

Signed into law May 9, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 1097

Signed into law · Maryland House of Delegates · Lead sponsor

State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners - Veterinary Technicians and Veterinary Assistants

Signed into law May 9, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 432

Signed into law · Maryland House of Delegates · Lead sponsor

Courts and Judicial Proceedings and Criminal Procedure - Technical Corrections - References to Intellectual Disability

Maddy summaryHB 432 updates Maryland state laws to replace the outdated term "mental retardation" with "intellectual disability" across various court and criminal procedure statutes. This change directly affects legal definitions used in juvenile proceedings, competency evaluations, and the handling of defendants who may be unable to stand trial. The bill ensures that references to intellectual disabilities are consistent throughout the legal code, including sections governing the commitment of children and the assessment of defendants' fitness for trial. By modernizing this terminology, the legislation aligns state laws with current medical and social standards without altering the underlying legal processes.

Signed into law May 9, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 457

Signed into law · Maryland House of Delegates · Lead sponsor

Environment - Synthetic Turf - Disclosure and Study

Signed into law May 9, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 1206

Signed into law · Maryland House of Delegates · Lead sponsor

Maryland-Ireland Trade Commission - Establishment

Signed into law May 9, 2024 0 co-sponsors