Kentucky HB249 amends involuntary commitment laws, defining terms and qualifications for mental health professionals.
Kentucky HB249 revises the definitions and qualifications for mental health professionals involved in involuntary commitment. It specifies roles for various licensed professionals, including physicians, psychologists, and social workers, detailing their qualifications and employment settings. The bill also defines terms such as "commitment hearing," "forensic psychiatric facility," and "qualified mental health professional.
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