SB50

Generally revise laws related to child abuse and neglect investigations

Failed·5/23/25

Montana SB50 revises child abuse and neglect investigation laws, requiring warrants for child removals and establishing procedures for executing such.

Montana SB50 revises laws related to child abuse and neglect investigations, emphasizing family preservation and child safety. The bill mandates that child protection specialists, peace officers, or county attorneys apply for a warrant to remove a child from their home to prevent abuse or neglect. It outlines procedures for executing these warrants, including the requirement for a show cause hearing within 20 days. The bill also details the rights of parents and guardians, including the right to attend hearings and request kinship foster home placements.

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Roll Call Votes

14 Yea

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9 Nay

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Calendar

Apr 9, 2025

2:00 PM

House Appropriations Hearing

Mar 31, 2025

8:00 AM

House Judiciary Hearing

History

May 23, 2025

House

(H) Died in Standing Committee

Apr 9, 2025

House

(H) Scheduled for 2nd Reading

Apr 9, 2025

House

(H) 2nd Reading Concurred