AN ACT relating to state-operated mental health facilities.

Summary

The bill amends state law to give the Cabinet for Health and Family Services broader authority over state‑run psychiatric hospitals and related programs. It directs the cabinet to create new facilities, coordinate care for chronic mental illness, ensure quality for funded providers, and supervise private hospitals that take court‑ordered patients. The changes aim to improve treatment, continuity of care, and oversight of mental health services.

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