Bill LC 3500, titled "Revise regulatory laws," was a proposed measure to update existing regulatory frameworks, but it never advanced beyond the drafting stage. The bill was assigned to a drafter in December 2024, placed on hold, and ultimately died in process on May 27, 2025, without becoming law. No specific regulatory changes or mechanisms were established, as the draft was never finalized or introduced for debate. Consequently, this proposal did not affect any regulations, agencies, or entities.
This bill (LC 3260) aimed to revise fish and game laws but was not enacted. The legislative process stalled, with the draft placed on hold in January 2025 and ultimately dying in process in May 2025. No specific provisions or affected groups are documented in the provided context, as the bill never advanced beyond drafting. The summary is limited to its status as a proposed bill that did not become law.
This bill (LC 1976) proposed creating a limited pilot program to allow licensed therapists to provide psilocybin-assisted therapy for certain mental health conditions, such as treatment-resistant depression. It would have directly affected qualifying patients seeking alternative mental health treatment and licensed therapists participating in the program. The bill aimed to establish a structured, regulated testing phase for psilocybin therapy within a defined scope. However, the bill was drafted in late 2024, placed on hold, and ultimately died in the legislative process by May 2025, meaning no such program was enacted.
Bill LC 3271 aimed to revise state laws requiring insurance approval (prior authorization) for psychiatric medications used to treat schizophrenia. The proposed changes would have simplified or streamlined this process, directly affecting patients with schizophrenia and healthcare providers seeking to prescribe these medications. However, the bill did not advance beyond the drafting stage, as it was assigned a drafter in December 2024 but died in process in May 2025 without becoming law. No concrete policy changes were implemented through this legislation.
LC 1873 proposed changes to the process independent candidates must follow to collect signatures for ballot access. It aimed to revise the signature gathering requirements, directly affecting individuals seeking to run as independents in elections. However, the bill never advanced beyond the drafting stage and was officially designated as "Died in Process" on May 27, 2025, meaning it did not become law.
This bill (LC 3154) was a proposed revision of state laws related to cryptocurrency. However, it never progressed beyond the drafting stage and was officially terminated ("draft died in process") on May 27, 2025. No specific provisions or policy changes were enacted, as the bill did not advance to committee review or floor consideration. The bill's status as abandoned means it did not affect any individuals, businesses, or existing regulations. No further details about its intended content are available from the provided legislative record.
This bill (LC 3607) was titled "Generally revise libraries, arts, and antiquities laws." However, it never advanced beyond the drafting stage, as its draft was placed on hold and later died in process on May 27, 2025. No substantive provisions or policy changes were developed or considered. Since the bill did not progress to committee review or floor action, no concrete policy details or affected parties can be summarized from the available context.
This bill (LC 1937) proposed revising state laws related to incarceration, specifically addressing phone call regulations for inmates. It aimed to change how incarcerated individuals access and use telephone services within correctional facilities. However, the bill was drafted and then placed on hold before ultimately dying in the legislative process on May 27, 2025. No concrete policy changes were enacted, as the bill did not advance to a vote or become law.
This bill (LC 3344) aimed to revise laws concerning "trap and share check" requirements, though specific provisions were not detailed in the provided context. The bill was drafted but ultimately "Died in Process" on May 27, 2025, meaning it did not advance to a vote or become law. No concrete policy changes or affected parties were described, as the draft was never finalized or introduced for consideration. Therefore, no substantive details about the bill's mechanisms or impact are available from the given information.
This bill (LC 3347) aimed to update Montana's certification and training requirements for driver's education instructors. It would have directly affected current and prospective driver's education instructors in Montana by changing their qualification standards. However, the bill never advanced beyond the drafting stage, as it died in process twice (May 20, 2025, and May 27, 2025) without any committee action or floor vote. No specific provisions or policy changes were proposed or enacted.
This bill proposed creating a pilot program to help Montana municipalities repair aging public swimming pools. It would have provided state funding and technical assistance to eligible local governments for rehabilitation projects. However, the bill died in committee on May 27, 2025, and never became law, so no such program was established. The proposal was intended to directly benefit communities with outdated pool infrastructure but did not advance beyond the drafting stage.
Bill LC 3495, titled "Allow autonomous trucks and automobiles to operate with restrictions in Montana," proposed to permit self-driving vehicles on Montana roads under specific safety conditions. It would have directly affected drivers, trucking companies, and state transportation regulators by establishing a legal framework for autonomous vehicle operation. However, the bill died in the legislative process in May 2025 after being assigned a drafter in December 2024, meaning it never became law. Montana's existing regulations on autonomous vehicles remained unchanged as a result.
