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MT SB147

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

5/12/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jonathan Windy Boy

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals Section 55, Chapter 716, Laws of 2023, which relates to Montana Indian Child Welfare Act provisions
  • Requires the Secretary of State to notify each federally recognized tribal government in Montana of the act's passage
  • Takes effect immediately upon passage and approval
  • Originally intended to make broader revisions to Indian child welfare laws (cultural compacts, emergency removal standards, guardianship requirements, tribal consultation on permanency plans, qualified expert witness standards, placement preferences), but the enrolled version was amended to only include the repeal provision

Legislative Description

Generally revise Montana Indian child welfare laws

Minors

Last Action

Chapter Number Assigned

5/16/2025

Committee Referrals

Appropriations4/9/2025
Human Services2/26/2025
Public Health, Welfare, and Safety1/16/2025

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