Study the child abuse and neglect registry

This bill (SJ 30) is a joint resolution requesting an interim study of Montana's child abuse and neglect registry system. It does not change current law but directs a legislative committee to examine key issues, including the lack of an expungement process for individuals with substantiated reports (violating federal law), the duration records remain on the registry, and due process protections like notice, hearings, and access to counsel. The study would also review the implementation of a new expungement process from SB 468 (2025) and recommend changes to better balance child safety with individuals' rights to employment and community participation. The resolution was referred to committee but died in May 2025 without moving forward.