SB312

AN ACT relating to court-ordered transports.

Chamber Passed·3/12/26

Kentucky SB312 amends involuntary hospitalization procedures, including transport and cost provisions.

Kentucky SB312 modifies the involuntary hospitalization process by detailing the duties of certified court security officers, including transporting patients to designated hospitals. It specifies that transportation costs for patients are to be paid by the cabinet, following administrative regulations. The bill also mandates that courts notify receiving hospitals immediately upon ordering involuntary hospitalization and outlines the documents required for patient transport.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 77–16 · Mar 12
Current
Rules Committee
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

0
1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

77 Yea

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16 Nay

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7 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 24

9:00 AM

House Committee On Local Government

Mar 5

9:00 AM

Senate Committee On Judiciary

History

Apr 15

House

3rd reading, passed 77-16 with Floor Amendment (1) and Floor Amendment (2-title)

Apr 15

Senate

received in Senate

Apr 15

Senate

to Rules (S)