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died · Montana · Legislature May 23, 2025

LC 3525: Generally revise health care facility disclosure laws

LC 3525, titled "Generally revise health care facility disclosure laws," was a proposed bill that never became law, as it died in committee on May 23, 2025. The bill aimed to update requirements for health care facilities to disclose certain information to patients or the public, though specific provisions were not detailed in the available context. It would have directly affected hospitals, clinics, and other health care providers subject to disclosure regulations. Since the bill did not advance beyond the drafting stage, no concrete policy changes were implemented. The summary is limited by the lack of available details on its exact provisions.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill revises disclosure laws to improve patient transparency, aligning with patient rights protections in healthcare services as indicated by its subject and title.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals

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died · Montana · Legislature May 23, 2025

LC 1054: Provide for mandatory coverage of infertility services by health plans

This bill (LC 1054) proposed requiring health insurance plans to cover infertility services, directly affecting individuals seeking treatment for infertility and the health plans that provide coverage. It would have mandated that health plans include specific infertility treatments - such as in vitro fertilization (IVF) or fertility drugs - as part of standard coverage, rather than treating them as optional or excluded services. The bill was introduced but never advanced beyond the drafting stage, as it was marked "Draft Died in Process" on May 23, 2025, meaning it did not become law. No further legislative action or committee hearings are reflected in the provided records.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates health plans to cover infertility services (IVF, fertility drugs), expanding insurance coverage and improving patient access to reproductive healthcare.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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died · Montana · Legislature May 23, 2025

LC 1017: Establish limits on hospital related charges

This bill (LC 1017) proposed establishing limits on certain hospital-related charges, potentially affecting patients and healthcare providers. It aimed to set specific caps on out-of-pocket costs for services like emergency care or specific medical procedures. However, the bill died in committee on May 23, 2025, and never became law, meaning no such limits were implemented. As a proposed measure that did not advance, it did not result in any concrete policy changes to hospital billing practices.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProposed caps on hospital charges to limit patient out-of-pocket costs, improving affordability and access - clear support for healthcare policy95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals

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died · Montana · Legislature May 23, 2025

LC 1156: Make Medicaid expansion permanent

LC 1156 aimed to make the state's current Medicaid expansion program permanent, ensuring continued health coverage for low-income adults who qualify under the existing expansion. The bill would have eliminated the need for annual legislative approval of the expansion, providing stable, long-term access to Medicaid for this population. However, the bill died in committee on May 23, 2025, and did not become law, so the expansion remains subject to annual legislative review.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly aims to make Medicaid expansion permanent, ensuring stable health coverage access for low-income adults without annual legislative review, directly advancing healthcare access and coverage.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid

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died · Montana · Legislature May 24, 2025

LC 1232: Revise laws to require all healthcare providers honor do not resuscitate instructions

LC 1232 aimed to revise state laws requiring all healthcare providers to honor "do not resuscitate" (DNR) instructions. The bill would have mandated that hospitals, clinics, and medical staff follow valid DNR orders without delay or refusal. However, the bill never advanced beyond the drafting stage, as its draft "died in process" on May 24, 2025, meaning it was abandoned before formal introduction or committee consideration. No policy changes were enacted, as the proposal was not introduced for debate or voting.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates healthcare providers honor DNR orders, protecting patient autonomy in end-of-life care per health rights indicators.95% confidence

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died · Montana · Legislature May 27, 2025

LC 3270: Revise laws related to prior authorization for psychiatric medications

Bill LC 3270 aimed to revise the prior authorization requirements for psychiatric medications, which are processes health insurance plans use to approve coverage before dispensing certain drugs. The bill would have directly affected patients seeking psychiatric care and healthcare providers who navigate these insurance approvals. However, the bill died in process on May 27, 2025, after being drafted but never advancing to a vote, meaning no changes to current authorization rules were implemented.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill aimed to simplify prior authorization for psychiatric medications, improving patient access to mental health services and reducing barriers in healthcare coverage.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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died · Montana · Legislature May 27, 2025

LC 1976: Establish psilocybin-assisted therapy pilot program

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.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes regulated psilocybin therapy pilot for mental health conditions, expanding treatment access and advancing mental health services under healthcare policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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died · Montana · Legislature May 27, 2025

LC 3271: Generally revise laws related to prior authorization for psychiatric medications related to schizophrenia

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.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill aimed to streamline prior authorization for schizophrenia medications, improving patient access to psychiatric care. Directly aligns with indicators for expanding access and supporting mental health services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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died · Montana · Legislature May 27, 2025

LC 3128: Eliminate third party debt collectors from collecting on medical debts

This bill (LC 3128) proposed prohibiting third-party debt collection agencies from collecting medical debts owed by patients. It would have directly affected individuals with outstanding medical bills and the debt collection firms currently handling such cases. The key provision would have required healthcare providers to manage medical debt collection directly, eliminating the role of external debt collectors. The bill died in committee on May 27, 2025, and was never enacted into law.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill prohibits third-party debt collectors from medical debts, protecting patients from aggressive collection practices and aligning with patient rights indicators.95% confidence

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died · Montana · Legislature May 27, 2025

LC 3351: Generally revise health care options to give patients direct access to doctors

This bill (LC 3351) was a proposed legislative measure aimed at revising healthcare options to improve patient access to doctors. However, the bill never progressed beyond the drafting stage, as it was placed on hold in January 2025 and ultimately "died in process" on May 27, 2025. The context provided does not include the bill's specific provisions, mechanisms, or affected parties, only its title and status. Since no substantive details about the proposed changes were included in the available information, a factual summary of its policy content cannot be provided. The bill did not advance to a vote or become law.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill title explicitly aims to improve patient access to doctors, aligning with support indicators despite not passing.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals

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