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MT SB17
Bill
AI Summary
- Emergency protective service hearings and prehearing conferences must occur within 5 working days of a child's removal, changed from 5 calendar days
- Show cause hearings after filing an abuse and neglect petition must be held within 21 days, extended from the previous 20-day deadline
- Abuse and neglect petitions must be filed within 5 working days (excluding weekends and holidays) of emergency removal of a child
- Secretary of state must send a copy of the act to each federally recognized tribal government in Montana
- Effective date is July 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Revise laws related to hearings after the emergency removal and protective placement of a child
Judges and Justices
Last Action
Chapter Number Assigned
4/3/2025
Committee Referrals
Human Services1/31/2025
Public Health, Welfare, and Safety1/7/2025
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