HB943

Establish the Montana rare disease advisory council

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Establishes the Montana rare disease advisory council to advise on rare disease needs.

Montana HB943 establishes a rare disease advisory council within the Department of Public Health and Human Services. The council consists of 17 members representing diverse backgrounds, including researchers, healthcare providers, and patient advocates. The council's duties include convening public hearings, soliciting public comment, and developing policy recommendations to improve access to care and research for rare disease patients. The council will meet quarterly, submit annual reports to the governor and legislature, and may seek additional funding sources.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

35 Yea

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15 Nay

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Calendar

Apr 14, 2025

3:00 PM

Senate Public Health, Welfare and Safety Hearing

Apr 3, 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