SB261

Generally revise endangering the welfare of children

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Montana SB261 revises the offense of endangering the welfare of children by expanding the circumstances under which it can be charged.

Montana SB261 revises the offense of endangering the welfare of children by expanding the circumstances under which it can be charged. The bill includes exposing a child to marijuana or dangerous drugs, assisting a child in entering an adult-use dispensary or a place where human trafficking or the production of dangerous drugs is taking place, and failing to provide proper care, protection, or support. It also allows parents or guardians to request that individuals without legal rights to supervise the child stop contacting them if they believe it is not in the child's best interests.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

80 Yea

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19 Nay

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1 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 18, 2025

8:00 AM

House Judiciary Hearing

Feb 12, 2025

8:00 AM

Senate Judiciary 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