HB891

Provide subpoena powers to the office of inspector general

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Montana HB891 grants the Office of Inspector General subpoena powers to investigate waste, fraud, or abuse in health care and public assistance.

Montana HB891 revises laws related to the Department of Public Health and Human Services by authorizing the Office of Inspector General to issue subpoenas to compel the production of records relevant to investigations of waste, fraud, or abuse. This includes financial records, documents, and data related to health care services and public assistance programs administered by the department. The act also appropriates $5,000 from the general fund to implement these provisions, effective July 1, 2025.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

32 Yea

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18 Nay

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Calendar

Apr 7, 2025

3:00 PM

Senate Public Health, Welfare and Safety Hearing

Apr 1, 2025

3:00 PM

House Human Services Hearing

History

May 19, 2025

House

Chapter Number Assigned

May 13, 2025

House

(H) Signed by Governor

May 7, 2025

House

(H) Transmitted to Governor