Montana legislation · 2025 Regular Session
Montana SJ29: Interim study resolution on coordinating efforts between OPI and DPHHS in addressing the impacts on children of prenatal exposure to meth and fentanyl
Status: Passed one chamber, May 6, 2025
What the bill says
A joint resolution of the senate and the house of representatives of the state of montana requesting an interim study on coordinating efforts between the department of public health and human services and the office of public instruction to address the impacts of prenatal exposure to methamphetamine and fentanyl on children; and requiring that the final results of the study be reported to the 70th legislature.
From the engrossed text:
A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE SENATE AND THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF MONTANA REQUESTING AN INTERIM STUDY ON COORDINATING EFFORTS BETWEEN THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION TO ADDRESS THE IMPACTS OF PRENATAL EXPOSURE TO METHAMPHETAMINE AND FENTANYL ON CHILDREN; AND REQUIRING THAT THE FINAL RESULTS OF THE STUDY BE REPORTED TO THE 70TH LEGISLATURE. WHEREAS, an increasing number of babies born in Montana have been exposed to methamphetamine and fentanyl in utero; and WHEREAS, the long-term impacts of prenatal exposure to methamphetamine and fentanyl include an increased risk of developmental delays, cognitive impairments, and learning disabilities; and WHEREAS, this increased risk can be further exacerbated in areas of concentrated poverty that are affected by generational trauma; WHEREAS, the State-Tribal Relations Committee is the statutory committee charged with encouraging state-tribal cooperation and local government-tribal cooperation and with conducting interim studies as assigned; WHEREAS, a coordinated effort between the Department of Public Health and Human Services and the Office of Public Instruction to address these long-term impacts holds the most promise in addressing the health and learning needs of children who had prenatal exposure to methamphetamine and fentanyl. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE AND THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF MONTANA: That the Legislative Council …
Sponsors
- Windy Boy, Jonathan (D, 16) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : (S) Filed with Secretary of State
- : (H) Signed by Speaker
- : (S) Signed by President
- : (S) Returned from Enrolling
- : (S) Sent to Enrolling
- : (H) 3rd Reading
- : (H) Scheduled for 3rd Reading
- : (H) 2nd Reading
- : (H) Scheduled for 2nd Reading
- : (H) Committee Report
Votes
- Do Concur (April 28, 2025): 60 yea, 40 nay, passed
- Do Concur (April 25, 2025): 61 yea, 39 nay, passed
- Do Pass (April 22, 2025): 49 yea, 1 nay, passed
- Do Pass (April 18, 2025): 46 yea, 3 nay, passed
Subjects: Alcohol, Interim Study Resolutions, Health, Education - K-12
Common questions
- What is SJ29?
- SJ29 is a bill in the Montana Legislature (2025 Regular Session): Interim study resolution on coordinating efforts between OPI and DPHHS in addressing the impacts on children of prenatal exposure to meth and fentanyl.
- What does SJ29 do?
- In its own words: A joint resolution of the senate and the house of representatives of the state of montana requesting an interim study on coordinating efforts between the department of public health and human services and the office of public instruction to address the impacts of prenatal exposure to methamphetamine and fentanyl on children; and requiring that the final results of the study be reported to the 70th legislature.
- What is the status of SJ29?
- Passed one chamber as of May 6, 2025. Latest action: (S) Filed with Secretary of State (May 6, 2025).
- Who sponsored SJ29?
- Windy Boy, Jonathan (D, 16).
- Where is the official record for SJ29?
- On the Montana Legislature website: https://bills.legmt.gov/#/laws/bill/2/LC4456
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