Revise laws related to child abuse and neglect
This bill amends Montana child abuse and neglect laws to prohibit using a parent's vaccination status or opposition to a child's gender transition as grounds for legal action against the family. It establishes that a child transitioning gender with parental support is considered to be in immediate danger, which would trigger emergency removal procedures. The legislation also strengthens existing protections for children in households where partner or family member assault or strangulation has occurred, requiring agencies to prioritize keeping children with victims rather than removing them from homes where the alleged perpetrator is present.
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Dec 2024
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Introduced Dec 15, 2024
Last action Feb 24, 2025
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