Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 385: AN ACT relating to state-operated mental health facilities.
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 385 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to state-operated mental health facilities. Primary sponsor: Marianne Proctor (Republican), Kim Moser (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 9, 2026): to Committee on Committees (S).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Amend KRS 210.040 to replace the term "institutions" with "facilities"; establish that the Cabinet for Health and Family Services is responsible to provide care that includes emergency and other medical care provided outside of a state facility for patients in state-operated mental health facilities.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marianne Proctor | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 60 |
| Kim Moser | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 64 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- to Committee on Committees (S)
- received in Senate
- 3rd reading, passed 91-0
- posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, February 06 2026
- 2nd reading, to Rules
- reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar
- to Health Services (H)
- to Committee on Committees (H)
- introduced in House