HB249

AN ACT relating to involuntary commitment.

Chamber Passed·2/24/26

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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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 94–0 · Feb 24
Current
Committee on Committees
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

House: Veto Override RCS# 129

94 Yea

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0 Nay

6 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 4

10:00 AM

House Committee On Judiciary

History

Feb 24

Senate

received in Senate

Feb 24

Senate

to Committee on Committees (S)

Feb 23

House

3rd reading, passed 94-0 with Floor Amendment (1)