Kentucky 2024 Regular Session Status: In Committee

SB 347 — AN ACT relating to the behavioral health conditional dismissal program.

Last action — 2nd reading, to Rules

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
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    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2024 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Amend KRS 533.270 to define terms; amend KRS 533.274 to remove a misdemeanor as a disqualifying offense; require an assessment of a homeless defendant for a behavioral health disorder and establish preference for participation in the program if an eligible defendant; amend KRS 533.286 to remove the requirement that the initial vocational screening be conducted in person.

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Action History

  1. 2nd reading, to Rules

  2. reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar

  3. to Judiciary (S)

  4. to Committee on Committees (S)

  5. introduced in Senate

Sponsors

  • W. Westerfield · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 137 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • W. Westerfield

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (137)

137 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 347 do?
Amend KRS 533.270 to define terms; amend KRS 533.274 to remove a misdemeanor as a disqualifying offense; require an assessment of a homeless defendant for a behavioral health disorder and establish preference for participation in the program if an eligible defendant; amend KRS 533.286 to remove the requirement that the initial vocational screening be conducted in person.
Who sponsors SB 347?
SB 347 is sponsored by W. Westerfield.
What is the current status of SB 347?
This bill died with 2024 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SB 347?
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