Md. Code Ann., State Pers. & Pens. § 5-401
Mental health support services required
Effective Oct 1, 2012Added by Acts 2012, c. 481, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2012; Acts 2012, c. 482, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2012.State of Maryland
(a)
- (1) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
- (2) “State facility” has the meaning stated in § 8-306(a) of the State Government Article.
- (3) “Unit” means a unit of the Executive Branch of State government.
- (b) If a traumatic event occurs in a State facility of a unit and results in the death of an individual, the unit shall obtain mental health support services for any employee of the unit affected by the traumatic event.
- (c) The services required under this section shall be provided within 48 hours after the traumatic event occurs.
Added by Acts 2012, c. 481, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2012; Acts 2012, c. 482, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2012.