SB82

Establish adjustment to blindness program

Complete·4/3/25

Montana SB82 establishes an adjustment to blindness program to help individuals under 55 with severe visual impairments achieve independent living.

Montana SB82 creates an adjustment to blindness program within the Department of Public Health and Human Services. The program aims to assist individuals under age 55 with severe visual impairments in achieving independent living goals. Services include outreach, mobility training, assistive technology, Braille instruction, peer counseling, guide services, and reader services. The department evaluates each consumer to determine the appropriate services based on available funds and other consumers' needs. Eligible individuals have the right to a fair hearing if aggrieved by department actions.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

84 Yea

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14 Nay

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2 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 17, 2025

3:00 PM

House Human Services Hearing

Jan 24, 2025

3:00 PM

Senate Public Health, Welfare and Safety Hearing

History

Apr 3, 2025

Senate

(S) Signed by Governor

Apr 3, 2025

Senate

Chapter Number Assigned

Mar 27, 2025

House

(H) Signed by Speaker