AN ACT relating to mental health and making an appropriation therefor.

Create new sections of KRS Chapter 210 to define terms; establish a 9-8-8 mental health crisis hotline; create a 9-8-8 board and establish membership; create a crisis restricted fund; create new sections of KRS Chapter 147 to define terms; establish a 9-8-8 service charge; describe the responsibilities of the Department of Revenue in effecting the 9-8-8 service charge; describe the responsibilities of retailers in effecting the 9-8-8 service charge; amend KRS 65.7627, 139.105, and 139.470 to conform; EFFECTIVE January 1, 2023; APPROPRIATION.