Direct Care and Treatment executive board appropriation for planning a build out of a locked psychiatric residential treatment facility

This bill appropriates $100,000 from the general fund for the Direct Care and Treatment executive board to plan a new locked psychiatric residential treatment facility (PRTF) operated by Direct Care and Treatment. It requires the board to submit a detailed report by March 1, 2026, covering location risks/benefits, build-out costs, ongoing maintenance expenses, and potential revenue from medical assistance programs. The funding is a one-time appropriation available until June 30, 2027, and applies specifically to planning the facility's construction, not the building itself. The bill directly affects the Direct Care and Treatment executive board and the state's mental health service delivery system.