Introduced January 27, 2026
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,…
Plain-language summary
This bill creates new rules for how Kentucky handles juvenile cases where a young person charged with a public offense may have serious mental health needs, identifying them as "high acuity youth" and setting up a process to get them a treatment plan. It establishes responsibilities for hospitals, state agencies, and courts to coordinate care within 24 hours and sets reimbursement rates for psychiatric treatment of these youth. The bill also authorizes construction of a…
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Legislative History
Primary Sponsor
Danny Carroll
Senator · Senate District 02
Co-sponsors (1)
Matt Nunn
Senator · Senate District 17
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