The bill establishes the South Central Regional Mental Health Hospital in Wichita, Kansas, to enhance access to mental health services in the region. It mandates that the hospital adhere to the same regulations as other state hospitals and creates a dedicated fee fund for its financial management, overseen by the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services. Additionally, the bill authorizes the construction of facilities to extend the state security hospital for individuals with mental illness committed by courts or transferred from correctional institutions. It also amends various statutes related to battery and aggravated battery, particularly concerning offenses against law enforcement and healthcare providers, clarifying definitions and penalties to strengthen protections for these individuals.

Furthermore, the bill revises definitions and regulations surrounding mental health services, neglect, and exploitation, ensuring clarity in the responsibilities of caretakers and the treatment of individuals. It introduces new definitions for healthcare providers and establishes the community alcoholism and intoxication programs fund to support community-based treatment programs. The bill also streamlines the process for involuntary commitment of individuals with substance abuse issues, emphasizing legal protections for treatment facilities and personnel. Significant deletions include references to specific state hospitals and training centers, aiming to modernize the legal framework governing mental health care in Kansas while ensuring the rights and safety of individuals are maintained.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 21-5413, 39-1401, 39-1602, 39-1613, 40-3401, 39-923, 75-6102, 41-1126, 59-2006b, 59-2946, 59-3051, 59-29b46, 59-29b54, 59-29b57, 59-29b59, 59-3077, 39-2001, 65-4921, 65-5601, 74-3292, 65-241, 75-3099, 75-3373, 76-384, 76-12a01, 76-12a31, 76-1407, 76-1409, 76-1409a, 76-1936, 76-1958
As Amended by House Committee: 21-5413, 39-1401, 39-1602, 39-1613, 40-3401, 39-923, 75-6102, 41-1126, 59-2006b, 59-2946, 59-3051, 59-29b46, 59-29b54, 59-29b57, 59-29b59, 59-3077, 39-2001, 65-4921, 65-5601, 74-3292, 65-241, 75-3099, 75-3373, 76-384, 76-12a01, 76-12a31, 76-1407, 76-1409, 76-1409a, 76-1936, 76-1958
As Amended by Senate Committee: 21-5413, 39-1401, 39-1602, 39-1613, 40-3401, 39-923, 75-6102, 41-1126, 59-2006b, 59-2946, 59-3051, 59-29b46, 59-29b54, 59-29b57, 59-29b59, 59-3077, 39-2001, 65-4921, 65-5601, 74-3292, 65-241, 75-3099, 75-3373, 76-384, 76-12a01, 76-12a31, 76-1407, 76-1409, 76-1409a, 76-1936, 76-1958