Revise temporary investigative authority of department of health and human services in child abuse and neglect cases

This bill amends Montana law to clarify that the Department of Public Health and Human Services cannot remove children from their homes while exercising temporary investigative authority in child abuse or neglect cases. The legislation limits temporary investigative orders to a maximum of 90 days and requires the department to seek separate emergency protective services court orders if child removal becomes necessary. This change ensures that investigations into suspected abuse or neglect do not automatically result in taking children into custody, separating the investigative process from removal decisions. The bill directly affects child welfare workers, legal professionals, and families involved in child protection proceedings by defining the scope of temporary court orders more clearly.