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MontanaSB 7369th Legislature, Regular Session (2025)Senate

Generally revise laws relating to protective care

Sponsored By: Mike Yakawich (Republican)

Signed by Governor

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Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Quick notice and 5-day family conference

When a child is removed, the placing agency sends notice within 24 hours to the prehearing conference facilitator and the Office of the State Public Defender. A prehearing conference happens within five days of removal and before the emergency protective services hearing. Parents may take part, along with the parents’ lawyer, the child’s lawyer, the county attorney, and a department social worker. When possible, a trained, independent facilitator runs the meeting. The meeting must cover placement options, in-home safety plans, parenting time, and treatment services. These steps speed legal help and early planning for your family.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Mike Yakawich

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

  • SJ Howell

    Democrat • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 296 • No: 0

House vote • 3/19/2025

Do Concur

Yes: 98 • No: 0

House vote • 3/18/2025

Do Concur

Yes: 99 • No: 0

Senate vote • 1/30/2025

Do Pass

Yes: 49 • No: 0

Senate vote • 1/29/2025

Do Pass

Yes: 50 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Chapter Number Assigned

    4/3/2025Senate

  2. Signed by Governor

    4/3/2025Senate

  3. Transmitted to Governor

    3/27/2025Senate

  4. Signed by Speaker

    3/26/2025House

  5. Signed by President

    3/24/2025Senate

  6. Returned from Enrolling

    3/21/2025Senate

  7. Sent to Enrolling

    3/19/2025Senate

  8. 3rd Reading

    3/19/2025House

  9. 2nd Reading

    3/18/2025House

  10. Committee Report

    2/12/2025House

  11. Committee Executive Action

    2/11/2025House

  12. Hearing

    1/31/2025House

  13. 1st Reading

    1/31/2025House

  14. Referred to Committee

    1/31/2025House

  15. Transmitted to House

    1/30/2025Senate

  16. 3rd Reading

    1/30/2025Senate

  17. 2nd Reading

    1/29/2025Senate

  18. Committee Report

    1/27/2025Senate

  19. Committee Executive Action

    1/24/2025Senate

  20. Hearing

    1/10/2025Senate

  21. Referred to Committee

    1/7/2025Senate

  22. Fiscal Note Printed

    1/7/2025Senate

  23. 1st Reading

    1/6/2025Senate

  24. Fiscal Note Signed

    1/6/2025Senate

  25. Fiscal Note Received

    1/6/2025Senate

Bill Text

  • Enrolled

    3/20/2025

    PDF

  • Introduced

    12/27/2024

    PDF

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