SB248

Provide that legislator access to CPS records includes drug testing results

Complete·4/16/25

Montana SB248 allows legislators access to child abuse and neglect investigation records, including drug testing results.

Montana SB248 amends the confidentiality and disclosure exceptions for child abuse and neglect investigation records. It ensures that legislators can access these records, which now include drug testing results. The bill specifies that these records can be disclosed to various individuals and entities, such as parents, guardians, attorneys, and law enforcement officers, under certain conditions. The legislation aims to facilitate the investigation and resolution of child abuse and neglect cases while maintaining the confidentiality of sensitive information.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

61 Yea

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38 Nay

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1 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 17, 2025

3:00 PM

House Human Services Hearing

Feb 10, 2025

3:00 PM

Senate Public Health, Welfare and Safety Hearing

History

Apr 17, 2025

Senate

Chapter Number Assigned

Apr 16, 2025

Senate

(S) Signed by Governor

Apr 8, 2025

House

(H) Signed by Speaker