SB707Introduced in the Senate
Mental Health Law - Danger to the Life or Safety of the Individual or of Others - Definition (Right to Treatment)
Introduced by Justin Ready, District 5
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Defining "danger to the life or safety of the individual or of others" for purposes of the involuntary admission of individuals with mental disorders to a facility or Veterans' Administration hospital and the emergency evaluation of individuals with mental disorders.
Where it stands
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 177
April 28, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Third Reading Passed · April 9, 2026
41
Yes
0
No
6
Absent or Not Voting
47 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Mike McKay | 1 | Yes |
| Paul Corderman | 2 | Yes |
| Karen Lewis Young | 3 | Yes |
| William Folden | 4 | Yes |
| Justin Ready | 5 | Yes |
| Johnny Salling | 6 | Yes |
| J.B. Jennings | 7 | Yes |
| Carl Jackson | 8 | Yes |
| Katie Hester | 9 | Yes |
| Benjamin Brooks | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
First Reading Finance
Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance
Favorable with Amendments {873527/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (42-0)
Referred Health
Hearing 3/31 at 1:00 p.m.
Hearing canceled
Hearing 4/01 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Health
Favorable with Amendments {473626/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (129-0)
Senate Concurs House Amendments
Third Reading Passed (41-0)
Passed Enrolled
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 177
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