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MT SB249
Bill
AI Summary
- Expands court authority to hear evidence from individuals caring for a child in all abuse and neglect adjudication cases, removing the previous limitation that applied only to abandonment cases
- Requires courts to accept evidence regarding the extent to which a child has been cared for, nurtured, or supported by someone other than the parents
- Mandates courts consider evidence about parental intent, continuity of care provided, and circumstances when a child was placed with another person
- Allows consideration of whether a parent was previously prevented from retrieving a child due to a protective order or partner/family assault conviction
- Effective immediately upon passage and approval
Legislative Description
Revise child abuse and neglect laws involving adjudication
Judges and Justices
Last Action
Chapter Number Assigned
4/17/2025
Committee Referrals
Human Services2/22/2025
Public Health, Welfare, and Safety2/5/2025
Full Bill Text
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