LC 39 Legislature · 2025 Regular Session

Revise crime of endangering welfare of child

This bill revises Montana's laws regarding the crime of endangering the welfare of children by clarifying specific situations and adding new offenses. It defines when parents or guardians are not violating their duties, such as allowing children to travel to school or engage in outdoor play, while also establishing stricter penalties for adults who manufacture methamphetamine in places where children might be present. The legislation also makes it a separate offense to commit certain domestic violence crimes against a partner or family member while a child is present, and it provides a mechanism for parents to request protective orders against adults who continue contacting children against their wishes.
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Aug 2024
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Introduced Aug 27, 2024 Last action Jan 13, 2025
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