HB385

AN ACT relating to state-operated mental health facilities.

Chamber Passed·2/9/26

Kentucky HB385 amends state mental health facility operations to enhance community-based services for chronic mental illness.

Kentucky HB385 modifies the administration and operation of state mental health facilities to prioritize community-based services for individuals with chronic mental illness. The bill mandates the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to establish community-based transitional living facilities and cooperative facilities, ensuring 24-hour supervision. It also requires the identification and provision of essential services such as medical care, rehabilitation, employment, and housing support to enable individuals to function outside inpatient facilities.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 91–0 · Feb 9
Current
Committee on Committees
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

House: Veto Override RCS# 67

91 Yea

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0 Nay

9 Absent

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Calendar

Jan 29

12:00 PM

House Committee On Health Services

History

Feb 9

Senate

received in Senate

Feb 9

Senate

to Committee on Committees (S)

Feb 6

House

3rd reading, passed 91-0