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HB385Introduced in the House

AN ACT relating to state-operated mental health facilities.

EngrossedSenate Committee on Committees

Introduced by Marianne Proctor, District 60

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Amend KRS 210.040 to replace the term "institutions" with "facilities"; establish that the Cabinet for Health and Family Services is responsible to provide care that includes emergency and other medical care provided outside of a state facility for patients in state-operated mental health facilities.

Where it stands

to Committee on Committees (S)

February 9, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

HouseStage: House: Veto Override RCS# 67 · February 6, 2026

91

Yes

0

No

9

Absent or Not Voting

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Bill history

  1. introduced in House

  2. to Committee on Committees (H)

  3. to Health Services (H)

  4. reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar

  5. 2nd reading, to Rules

  6. posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, February 06 2026

  7. 3rd reading, passed 91-0

  8. received in Senate

  9. to Committee on Committees (S)

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