HB949

Require fee schedule and report for certain commitments

Complete·5/13/25

Montana HB949 requires the Department of Public Health and Human Services to establish a fee schedule and administrative rules for behavioral health.

Montana HB949 mandates the Department of Public Health and Human Services to create a fee schedule and administrative rules for payments related to commitments to behavioral health inpatient facilities. The bill also requires the department to report annually to the Children, Families, Health, and Human Services Interim Committee, detailing the number of individuals committed and the facilities involved. The legislation appropriates $5,000 from the general fund for the biennium starting July 1, 2025, to cover implementation costs.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

33 Yea

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17 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