SB248

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.