HB851

Create department of health services

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Montana HB851 creates a Department of Health Services to manage state health facilities.

Montana HB851 creates the Department of Health Services to administer state-owned health facilities, including the Montana State Hospital and Montana Mental Health Nursing Care Center. The bill transfers administrative responsibilities for these facilities from the Department of Public Health and Human Services. It also establishes criteria for the use of physical restraints and seclusion in mental health facilities, and defines terms such as "mental health professional" and "mental health facility." The bill aims to ensure humane treatment, appropriate use of restraints, and effective.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

11 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Apr 14, 2025

3:00 PM

Senate Public Health, Welfare and Safety Hearing

Apr 3, 2025

2:00 PM

House Appropriations Hearing

History

May 22, 2025

Senate

(S) Died in Standing Committee

Apr 14, 2025

Senate

(S) Tabled in Committee (S) Public Health, Welfare and Safety

Apr 11, 2025

Senate

(S) Hearing (S) Public Health, Welfare and Safety