Provide for the regulation of secure youth transportation companies

SB 566 (Montana) would regulate private companies that transport children, requiring them to register annually with the Department of Public Health and Human Services and pay a fee. Companies must notify the department 48 hours before transporting a child, providing details like the child’s name, parent contact, and driver information, while prohibiting physical/chemical restraints or visual impairment (e.g., blindfolds). The department would maintain transport records for 10 years, share them with law enforcement for human trafficking investigations, and publish a public list of registered providers. This bill directly affects secure youth transportation companies, aiming to enhance child safety and support trafficking prevention through transparency and record-keeping.