Bill LC 3268 aimed to revise prior authorization requirements for time-sensitive mental health medications, which are drugs needing prompt administration to effectively treat acute conditions like severe anxiety or psychosis. The proposed changes would have required insurance companies to expedite approval processes for these medications, directly affecting patients seeking urgent mental health care and healthcare providers managing treatment access. Key provisions included setting clear time limits for insurers to approve such medications and reducing administrative barriers that caused delays in treatment. However, the bill did not advance beyond the drafting stage, as it was marked "Draft Died in Process" on May 27, 2025.
This bill (LC 3414) aimed to generally revise property laws but never advanced beyond the drafting stage. It was assigned to a drafter in December 2024, placed on hold, and ultimately died in process in May 2025. No specific provisions or policy changes were enacted, as the bill did not progress to committee or floor consideration. The summary reflects its status as a proposed measure that was never debated or voted on.
This bill (LC 3427) aimed to revise Montana's Environmental Policy Act but was never enacted. The draft was assigned in December 2024, placed on hold in January 2025, and ultimately died in the drafting process by May 2025. No specific policy changes or provisions were developed or considered, as the bill did not advance beyond the initial drafting stage. It did not affect any constituents or create new regulations, as it was abandoned before committee review.
This bill (LC 1927) proposed revisions to laws regarding exemptions from reporting sexual abuse. It aimed to adjust who is required to report abuse under existing statutes but never advanced beyond the drafting stage. The bill was assigned to a drafter in November 2024, placed on hold in February 2025, and ultimately died in process in May 2025. Since it did not become law, no policy changes were implemented.
This bill (LC 3354) aimed to revise laws governing the state's fish, wildlife, and parks block management program. It did not advance beyond the drafting stage, as its draft was officially marked "Died in Process" on May 27, 2025. No specific provisions or affected parties can be described, as the bill was never introduced for committee review or voting. The title indicates it would have updated administrative rules for managing natural resources programs, but no concrete policy changes were enacted.
(LC) Draft Died in Process
This bill (LC 1997) proposed revisions to laws governing medical assistant training programs. It was assigned to a drafter in December 2024, placed on hold the same month, and ultimately died in the legislative process in May 2025. No specific provisions or policy changes were enacted, as the bill never advanced beyond the drafting stage. The summary reflects its status as a proposed revision that did not become law.
This bill (LC 3274) was titled "Generally revise civil liability laws" but no specific provisions or affected parties were detailed in the provided context. It was drafted on December 14, 2024, but died in process on May 27, 2025, meaning it did not advance beyond the drafting stage. Without additional details on the proposed revisions or scope, a substantive summary of its content or impact cannot be provided. The bill did not proceed to committee or floor action.
This bill (LC 1945) proposed revisions to laws addressing abuse and neglect of dependents within guardianship cases. It aimed to update legal procedures and protections for individuals under guardianship who may be vulnerable to mistreatment. However, the bill never advanced beyond the drafting stage, as it was placed on hold and ultimately "died in process" by May 2025. No specific policy changes were enacted, as the legislation did not become law.
This bill (LC 1904) proposed revisions to marijuana tax laws but never advanced beyond the drafting stage. Its title indicates it aimed to update tax regulations for marijuana, though no specific provisions or affected parties were detailed in the available context. The bill was formally marked "Draft Died in Process" on May 27, 2025, meaning it was abandoned before committee review or voting. No concrete policy changes were enacted, as the bill did not become law.
This bill (LC 3262) titled "Establishing a portable benefits plan" was introduced but never advanced beyond the drafting stage. It was assigned a drafter in December 2024, moved through several holds, and ultimately "died in process" on May 27, 2025. The provided context does not include the bill's specific provisions, target beneficiaries, or mechanisms, so no substantive summary can be generated. The bill's title suggests it aimed to create a system for workers to carry benefits between jobs, but no details on how this would function are available.
This bill (LC 1920) proposed requiring municipalities and counties to allow pet-friendly accommodations in local housing regulations. It would have directly affected local governments by mandating they update ordinances to permit pets in rental properties, rather than banning them. The bill died in the legislative process on May 27, 2025, and never became law.
