MT SB256

Expands discovery rights in child abuse/neglect cases to include parents who are parties to proceedings under Title 40 (family law/custody) in addition to Title 41 (child protection), requiring disclosure pursuant to Montana Rules of Civil Procedure

Limits disclosure of child abuse/neglect records for licensing and background check purposes to only substantiated cases where the allegation was made directly against the person being screened

Removes the court's authority to vacate or modify discovery orders if compliance would be "unreasonable or oppressive"

Requires copies of records, evaluations, reports, and other evidence provided to family members or their attorneys be furnished without cost

Removes reference to the Montana Indian Child Welfare Act (Title 41, chapter 3, part 13) from the disclosure provisions related to Indian tribes and relatives of Indian children