SB125
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Create a new section of KRS Chapter 200 to define terms; establish procedures for a child charged with a public offense to determine if the child is a high acuity youth; establish procedures for securing a treatment plan and dispute resolution through a review process and the court if the parties cannot agree to a plan; require a 24-hour protocol for health facilities, the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, the Department of Juvenile Justice,…
Introduced: January 27, 2026
Last action: April 1, 2026
Plain-language summary
This bill creates new procedures for identifying and helping juveniles in the justice system who have serious mental health needs, referred to as high acuity youth. It sets up a process for developing treatment plans, establishes reimbursement rates for psychiatric care, and authorizes the construction of a dedicated mental health facility for these youth. It also directs the state to move toward a regional model for juvenile detention and establish female-only juvenile facilities. Who it may affect: children and teens in the juvenile justice system, their families, mental health and psychiatric care providers, and local governments that house juveniles.
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