KRS 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

rehabilitative 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.