Provide for dismissal of certain criminal charges against health care provider

This bill allows health care providers in Montana to request dismissal of criminal charges if the state cannot prove the provider's actions were intentional and outside accepted medical standards. Under the new law, courts must hold a hearing where the state must demonstrate by a preponderance of evidence that the conduct was knowingly committed and not merely negligent. If the state fails to meet this burden, the charges must be dismissed. The legislation aims to protect medical professionals from criminal liability when they follow current medical evidence and practice within accepted standards of care.