Montana SB125 revises laws for community homes for people with developmental disabilities.

Montana SB125 revises laws related to community homes for people with developmental disabilities. It mandates that these homes must be licensed annually by the Department of Public Health and Human Services. The bill requires the department to adopt rules ensuring the health and safety of residents and the community, including guidelines to prevent illegal trespassing by residents. It also establishes a complaint process for alleged violations of approved policies and procedures, allowing for informal investigation, conciliation, and contested case hearings.

Montana SB125 revises laws for community homes for people with developmental disabilities.

Montana SB125 revises laws related to community homes for people with developmental disabilities. It mandates that these homes must be licensed annually by the Department of Public Health and Human Services. The bill requires the department to adopt rules ensuring the health and safety of residents and the community, including guidelines to prevent illegal trespassing by residents. It also establishes a complaint process for alleged violations of approved policies and procedures, allowing for informal investigation, conciliation, and contested case hearings.