HB593

Generally revise sexual abuse reporting laws

Failed·5/22/25

Montana HB593 revises sexual abuse reporting laws, requiring county attorneys to request assistance from the Department of Public Health and Human.

Montana HB593 revises sexual abuse and exploitation reporting laws by requiring county attorneys to request assistance from the Department of Public Health and Human Services for identification and reporting. The county attorney must request the department to provide the name or other available information to assist in identifying the prosecution or a declination of prosecution within 2 years of the initial report. The attorney general must create a form for county attorneys to use when submitting reports.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

7 Yea

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1 Nay

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Calendar

Apr 8, 2025

8:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

Apr 3, 2025

8:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

May 22, 2025

Senate

(S) Died in Standing Committee

Apr 9, 2025

Senate

(S) Tabled in Committee (S) Judiciary

Apr 7, 2025

Senate

(S) Hearing (S) Judiciary