Direct Care and Treatment executive board funding provided for planning a build out of a locked psychiatric residential treatment facility, report required, and money appropriated.

HF 670 appropriates $100,000 from the general fund in fiscal year 2026 to the Direct Care and Treatment executive board for planning a locked psychiatric residential treatment facility (PRTF). This funding directly supports the board in developing a facility plan, which will serve patients requiring specialized psychiatric care. The bill requires the board to submit a detailed report by March 1, 2026, including location analysis, build-out costs, ongoing maintenance expenses, and potential revenue from medical assistance programs. The appropriation is one-time and expires June 30, 2027.