HB476

Establish grant program for newborn safety devices

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Montana HB476 establishes a grant program for newborn safety devices.

Montana HB476 creates a grant program administered by the Department of Public Health and Human Services. The program awards competitive grants to eligible fire departments, hospitals, and law enforcement agencies for the installation and maintenance of newborn safety devices. The bill appropriates $160,000 for the program, effective July 1, 2025, and terminates June 30, 2027. The department must report on the program's status and results by September 30, 2027.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

32 Yea

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16 Nay

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2 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 2, 2025

3:00 PM

Senate Public Health, Welfare and Safety Hearing

Feb 21, 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 24, 2025

Senate

(S) Signed by President