HB397

Revise laws related to privacy in mental health digital service

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Montana HB397 revises privacy laws for mental health digital services, establishing confidentiality standards and remedies for noncompliance.

Montana HB397 revises laws related to privacy in mental health digital services. It establishes confidentiality standards for mental health digital services, which are defined as mobile-based applications or internet websites that collect, use, or access information related to an individual's mental health or substance use disorder. These services must comply with the disclosure and confidentiality provisions of Title 50, chapter 16, part 5, when handling health care information.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

97 Yea

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0 Nay

3 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 24, 2025

3:00 PM

Senate Public Health, Welfare and Safety Hearing

Feb 17, 2025

3:00 PM

House Human Services Hearing

History

May 5, 2025

House

Chapter Number Assigned

May 1, 2025

House

(H) Signed by Governor

Apr 22, 2025

Senate

(S) Signed by President