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died · Montana · Legislature May 27, 2025

LC 3126: Revise medical privacy

This bill (LC 3126) was a proposed revision to medical privacy laws, but it died in the legislative process on May 27, 2025, without becoming law. It was drafted in December 2024 but was placed on hold and never advanced further. As it never passed, there are no concrete policy changes or provisions to describe. The bill directly affected healthcare providers and patients by proposing changes to how medical information is protected, but no such changes were enacted.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill proposed revisions to medical privacy protections, aligning with patient rights in healthcare as per its summary and subject classification.90% confidence

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died · Montana · Legislature May 27, 2025

LC 2598: Revise mental health commitment laws

This bill (LC 2598) proposed revisions to mental health commitment laws but never became law. It was drafted in late 2024 but was placed on hold and ultimately died in the legislative process on May 27, 2025, without advancing to a vote or enactment. The bill's intended purpose was to modify procedures for involuntary mental health commitments, though specific provisions were not detailed in the available records. As it died in process, no concrete policy changes were implemented.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill aimed to revise mental health commitment procedures, supporting improved mental health services under healthcare policy85% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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died · Montana · Legislature May 27, 2025

LC 2848: Provide an appropriation for a behavioral health facility

This bill (LC 2848) was a proposed funding request for a behavioral health facility, intended to provide state budget resources for its operation or construction. It directly affected the facility and potentially the community it serves, though specific details about the facility or funding amount were not included in the available context. The bill was drafted in December 2024 but was never advanced beyond the drafting stage, as it "died in process" on May 27, 2025, meaning it did not receive committee consideration or a vote. No concrete policy changes or mechanisms were enacted, as the bill did not become law.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill proposes appropriation (funding) for behavioral health facility, directly advancing government spending on public health services per appropriations subject.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill proposes state funding for a behavioral health facility, directly advancing mental health services through appropriations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Mental Health

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died · Montana · Legislature May 27, 2025

LC 2776: Provide for increasing medicaid reimbursement rates

LC 2776 proposed increasing Medicaid reimbursement rates for healthcare providers. This bill would have directly affected hospitals, clinics, and medical professionals who treat Medicaid patients by raising the payment rates they receive. However, the bill died in committee during the 2025 legislative session and never became law. No policy changes were implemented as a result of this proposal.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly increases Medicaid reimbursement rates for providers, directly funding healthcare services and improving access for Medicaid patients.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid

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died · Montana · Legislature May 27, 2025

LC 1820: Generally revise laws related to disability accommodations

This bill (LC 1820) was a draft proposal to revise laws concerning disability accommodations, but it did not advance beyond the drafting stage. The bill's title suggests it aimed to update regulations related to accessibility for people with disabilities, though specific provisions were never finalized or introduced. It was assigned to a drafter in 2024, placed on hold in February 2025, and ultimately "died in process" by May 2025 without becoming law. No concrete policy changes were enacted, as the bill never progressed to committee review or a vote.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill aimed to revise disability accommodations in health care services (subject line), intended to improve accessibility for people with disabilities in healthcare, thus supporting access.80% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill proposes updating disability accommodation laws, directly protecting workers' rights and workplace accessibility under labor & employment. Intent clear from title/summary, though bill died in process.90% confidence

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died · Montana · Legislature May 27, 2025

LC 2836: Provide funding for mental health services

This bill (LC 2836) was titled "Provide funding for mental health services" but never advanced beyond the drafting stage. The legislative record shows it was assigned to a drafter in December 2024, placed on hold in January 2025, and ultimately died in process by May 2025. No specific funding amounts, service types, or affected populations are documented in the provided context. As it did not progress to committee review or a vote, no concrete policy changes were established. The bill remains inactive with no further legislative action recorded.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly proposes funding mental health services, a direct support measure for healthcare, despite not advancing beyond drafting.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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died · Montana · Legislature May 27, 2025

LC 2774: A bill increasing medicaid reimbursement rates

LC 2774 was a draft bill proposing to increase Medicaid reimbursement rates for healthcare providers. It was assigned to a drafter in December 2024 but died in the legislative process without further action, as noted in its "Draft Died in Process" status on May 27, 2025. The bill did not advance to committee or floor votes, so no policy changes were implemented. It would have directly affected Medicaid-participating healthcare providers by potentially increasing their payments. Since the bill never became law, no concrete policy changes were enacted.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases Medicaid reimbursement rates, directly increasing state government spending on health care services, aligning with funding essential programs.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly proposes increasing Medicaid reimbursement rates, directly increasing funding for healthcare providers and strengthening Medicaid program stability.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care Medicaid Telehealth

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died · Montana · Legislature May 27, 2025

LC 2661: Establish a recovery residence housing stability services program

Bill LC 2661 aimed to establish a state-funded program providing housing stability services for residents of recovery residences (facilities supporting individuals recovering from substance use or mental health challenges). The bill sought to create specific mechanisms for housing support, including case management and financial assistance, directly affecting recovery residence residents and operators. However, the bill did not advance beyond the drafting stage and died in process on May 27, 2025, meaning no policy changes were enacted. As a result, the proposed program never became law or implemented any services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates state-funded housing stability services for recovery residences, directly supporting mental health/substance use treatment access through housing and case management services.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingFunds housing stability services (case management/financial aid) for recovery residences, directly supporting housing access for vulnerable populations in need of housing stability.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse Homelessness

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died · Montana · Legislature May 27, 2025

LC 2924: Prohibit the use of public funds for transgender surgeries

This bill (LC 2924) would have prohibited the use of public funds - such as state or local government budgets - for gender-affirming surgeries. It would have directly affected transgender individuals relying on public healthcare programs (like Medicaid) and healthcare providers accepting public funding. The bill's key provision would have banned state and local governments from paying for these surgeries using taxpayer money. However, the bill died in committee on May 27, 2025, and never became law.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill prohibits public funds for transgender surgeries, directly defunding a healthcare service through budget restrictions.95% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill explicitly bans public funds for gender-affirming surgeries, restricting healthcare access and limiting coverage under public health programs for transgender individuals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid

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signed · Montana · Senate May 13, 2025

SB 503: Allow use of expired opioid antagonists

SB 503 allows for the use of expired opioid antagonists, such as naloxone, to treat opioid-related drug overdoses. This bill grants partial immunity from liability to school employees, eligible recipients, medical practitioners, and pharmacists who administer or distribute these expired medications in good faith. It amends existing law to explicitly permit schools to stock and use expired opioid antagonists and extends immunity to school personnel, except in cases of gross negligence or intentional misconduct. The bill's purpose is to broaden access to life-saving opioid antagonist medication by permitting the use of expired doses.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllows expired naloxone use for overdose treatment, expands emergency access to life-saving care, and grants liability protection to providers - directly improving healthcare access for opioid emergencies.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse