Maxine Baker (politician)

Maxine Baker
Born	Maxine R. Eldridge July 26, 1898 Berwyn, Maryland, U.S.
Died	January 28, 1994 Orange City, Florida, U.S.
Alma mater	Radcliffe College
Occupation	Politician
Political party	Democratic Party
Spouse(s)	John A. Baker

Maxine Baker (July 26, 1898 - January 28, 1994) was an American politician. She served as a Democratic member of the Florida House of Representatives from 1963 to 1972, representing Miami-Dade County, Florida. She is the namesake of the Baker Act, also known as the Florida Mental Health Act.