House Bill 381

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Title AN ACT relating to mental health.
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Bill Request Number 1409
Sponsor G. Watkins
Summary of Original Version Amend KRS 202A.051 to require that a District Court consult with a family member or peace officer during proceedings for involuntary hospitalization; amend KRS 202A.171 to require that an authorizing physician consult with a family member and the District Court prior to discharge from involuntary hospitalization; amend KRS 202A.081 to require that all involuntarily hospitalized patients are ordered to receive community-based outpatient treatment for at least 6 months after release or discharge; amend KRS 205.560 to require that services provided by a qualified mental health professional are among those the Advisory Council for Medical Assistance recommends to the secretary of CHFS for coverage; create a new section of KRS Chapter 527 to prohibit an individual who has been involuntarily hospitalized from purchasing or possessing a firearm, making it a Class A misdemeanor; amend KRS 237.104 to include those who have been involuntarily hospitalized among those who are excluded from the provision regarding firearms during a disaster or emergency.
Index Headings of Original Version Courts, District - Involuntary hospitalization, courts required to be consulted prior to discharge
Courts, District - Involuntary hospitalization, courts required to consult with family and peace officers
Courts, District - Outpatient treatment, ability of a court to order expanded
Crimes and Punishments - Firearm possession, prohibition for involuntarily hospitalized
Firearms and Weapons - Firearm possession, prohibition for involuntarily hospitalized
Mental Health - Firearm possession, prohibition for involuntarily hospitalized
Mental Health - Involuntary hospitalization, courts required to consult family members and peace officers
Mental Health - Outpatient treatment, orders for involuntarily hospitalized, mandate for
Peace Officers and Law Enforcement - Involuntary hospitalization, courts required to consult with peace officers prior to
Medicaid - Mental health services, consideration of coverage expanded

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02/14/13
  • introduced in House
02/15/13
  • to Judiciary (H)


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