AN ACT relating to behavioral health.

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Votes: Apr 13
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Description

Amend KRS 533.272 to extend the behavioral health conditional dismissal program pilot project until January 1, 2031; amend KRS 533.288 to extend the Behavioral Health Conditional Dismissal Program Implementation Council until December 31, 2031; amend 2022 Ky. Acts ch. 230, sec. 13, to establish that moneys appropriated for the behavioral health conditional dismissal program through June 30, 2026, shall not lapse and shall be carried forward.

Subjects

Criminal ProcedureFundsCrimes And PunishmentsCourtsSunset LegislationAttorney, CountyPublic AdvocateAdvisory Boards, Commissions, And CommitteesCorrections ImpactAttorney, Commonwealth'sWorkforceMental HealthOpioids

Progress

IntroducedJan 6, 2026
Sent to committeeJan 6, 2026
Committee said yesJan 15, 2026
Passed the first chamberJan 16, 2026
PassedJan 22, 2026
Committee said yesMar 27, 2026
Passed both chambersApr 1, 2026
Passed both chambersApr 1, 2026
Became lawApr 13, 2026

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