AN ACT relating to the care and treatment of individuals with mental illness.

Summary

The bill revises KRS 202A.011, adding precise definitions for terms such as authorized staff physician, danger, forensic psychiatric facility, and qualified mental health professional. It applies to individuals with mental illness, hospitals, judges, and mental‑health providers, aiming to standardize how care and involuntary commitments are determined.

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