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MT SB261
Bill
AI Summary
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Adds causing or permitting a child under 18 to inhale, be exposed to, or ingest marijuana (including THC products like edibles and drinks) as a form of child endangerment
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Makes it an offense to assist, promote, or encourage a child under 18 to enter an adult-use marijuana dispensary or a place where dangerous drugs are being manufactured
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Expands existing provisions from methamphetamine-specific to cover all dangerous drugs listed in Schedules I through V when produced or manufactured in locations where children may be present
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Creates an exception for children exposed to dangerous drugs under the direction of a physician or licensed medical provider
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Clarifies that incidental secondhand marijuana smoke from an adult's lawful use does not constitute the offense of exposing a child to marijuana
Legislative Description
Generally revise endangering the welfare of children
Criminal Procedure
Last Action
Chapter Number Assigned
4/17/2025