Montana SB259 revises child safety laws, focusing on protection from partner or family member assault or strangulation.

Montana SB259 revises laws to enhance child safety by providing emergency protective services when a child is at risk due to partner or family member assault or strangulation. The bill mandates that child protection specialists, peace officers, or county attorneys take appropriate steps to protect the child, including making reasonable efforts to prevent removal from the home and providing referrals to domestic violence programs. It also outlines procedures for child removal, placement in protective facilities, and hearings.

Montana SB259 revises child safety laws, focusing on protection from partner or family member assault or strangulation.

Montana SB259 revises laws to enhance child safety by providing emergency protective services when a child is at risk due to partner or family member assault or strangulation. The bill mandates that child protection specialists, peace officers, or county attorneys take appropriate steps to protect the child, including making reasonable efforts to prevent removal from the home and providing referrals to domestic violence programs. It also outlines procedures for child removal, placement in protective facilities, and hearings.