HB237

Prohibit placement of sentenced defendants in the state forensic mental health facility

Failed·5/20/25
Introduced Text

Montana HB237 prohibits placement of sentenced defendants in the state forensic mental health facility.

Montana HB237 amends sentencing procedures to prohibit placement of defendants in the state forensic mental health facility. Instead, defendants with mental health issues will be placed in other facilities. The bill allows for exceptions if treatment is unavailable, the defendant refuses treatment, or the defendant no longer benefits from treatment. The changes apply to sentences imposed after the bill's effective date.

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Roll Call Votes

20 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Jan 24, 2025

8:00 AM

House Judiciary Hearing

History

May 20, 2025

House

(H) Died in Process

Mar 12, 2025

House

(H) Missed Deadline for General Bill Transmittal

Feb 3, 2025

House

(H) Fiscal Note Printed