SB250

Generally revise laws related to child and family ombudsman

Failed·5/23/25

Montana SB250 revises laws related to the Office of the Child and Family Ombudsman, enhancing its duties and personnel.

Montana SB250 amends the Montana Code Annotated to revise the duties and structure of the Office of the Child and Family Ombudsman. The bill establishes the ombudsman within the Department of Justice and outlines specific responsibilities, including responding to requests for assistance, investigating administrative acts, and providing systemic and trend recommendations to the department. The ombudsman is also tasked with analyzing information related to child abuse and neglect cases, promoting best practices, and consulting with various entities to improve department functions.

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Roll Call Votes

22 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Feb 27, 2025

8:00 AM

Senate Finance and Claims Hearing

Feb 17, 2025

3:00 PM

Senate Public Health, Welfare and Safety Hearing

History

May 23, 2025

Senate

(S) Died in Process

Mar 12, 2025

Senate

(S) Missed Deadline for General Bill Transmittal

Feb 27, 2025

Senate

(S) Motion Failed