Adolescent psychiatric inpatient bed capacity
Prince George's County
Summary
Prince George's teens currently lack local access to licensed psychiatric inpatient care. The supported bill would require the state to ensure at least 24 beds for ages 12-17 in the county by the end of 2028.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Feb 24, 2026.
Impact analysis
No direct funding mandate on the county; the state would administer a grant program to support implementation.
Families of adolescents aged 12-17 experiencing psychiatric crises in the county.
Mentions & discussions (2)
General Assembly Committee - Feb 24, 2026
Prince George's teens currently lack local access to licensed psychiatric inpatient care. The supported bill would require the state to ensure at least 24 beds for ages 12-17 in the county by the end of 2028.
County Council Retreat - Jan 16, 2026
Council members pressed the Speaker on bringing more behavioral health beds to the county. A statewide bed registry is finally moving after seven years, and the county has a $20 million legislative request in for behavioral health services.
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