198A.027 Behavioral and rehabilitative requirements for permanent housing initiatives. (1) Notwithstanding any statute, administrative regulation, or common law to the contrary, appropriations from the general fund, any restricted fund, or the road f und shall not be expended by any state or local officer, official, employee, or agency for any initiatives to provide permanent housing to homeless individuals if those initiatives lack behavioral and rehabilitative requirements. Behavioral and rehabilitat ive requirements shall at a minimum include requirements that the initiative facilitate appropriate treatment of any mental health conditions or substance use disorders and prohibit criminal activity. (2) This section shall not apply to statutorily created housing programs or to domestic violence shelters as defined in KRS 511.085. Effective: July 15, 2024 History: Created 2024 Ky. Acts ch. 174, sec. 18, effective July 15, 2024.
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