HB912

Generally revise behavioral health laws to create a secure forensic facility

Failed·5/22/25

Montana HB912 revises behavioral health laws to establish a secure forensic facility for individuals adjudicated as guilty but mentally ill or not.

Montana HB912 revises behavioral health laws to create a secure forensic facility for individuals adjudicated as guilty but mentally ill, not guilty by reason of mental illness, or in need of forensic evaluations. The Department of Public Health and Human Services will oversee the facility, which must provide secure housing, psychiatric and medical treatment, competency restoration programs, rehabilitation services, and adequate security measures. The facility will be designed to house up to 70 patients and located east of Big Timber, Montana.

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Roll Call Votes

36 Yea

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14 Nay

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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 17, 2025

Senate

(S) Scheduled for 2nd Reading

Apr 17, 2025

Senate

(S) 2nd Reading Concurred