Montana legislation · 2025 Regular Session
Montana SJ48: Interim study of the public health and safety impacts of marijuana legalization
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 of the public health and safety impacts of marijuana legalization; 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 OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY IMPACTS OF MARIJUANA LEGALIZATION; AND REQUIRING THAT THE FINAL RESULTS OF THE STUDY BE REPORTED TO THE 70TH LEGISLATURE. WHEREAS, the legalization of recreational and medical marijuana in Montana has led to evolving patterns in public health, youth behavior, criminal justice, and behavioral health; and WHEREAS, Montana lacks a centralized data system to track and monitor the effects of marijuana legalization, limiting the ability of policymakers and communities to respond effectively; and WHEREAS, high-potency marijuana products remain legally available and have been linked to increased risks of psychosis, depression, anxiety, and cannabis use disorder, particularly among youth and individuals with mental health vulnerabilities; and WHEREAS, schools, emergency departments, behavioral health providers, treatment centers, community coalitions, and law enforcement have called for better data to inform prevention, treatment, and public safety strategies; and WHEREAS, the Montana Legislature has a responsibility to ensure that marijuana policy protects youth, promotes public safety, and supports access to treatment. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE AND THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF MONTANA: That the Legislative Council be requested to designate an appropriate interim committee or statutory committee, pursuant to section 5-5-217, MCA, to conduct …
Sponsors
- Yakawich, Mike (R, 24) · primary sponsor
- France, Tom (D, 99)
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 30, 2025): 73 yea, 26 nay, passed
- Do Pass (April 28, 2025): 42 yea, 7 nay, passed
- Do Pass (April 25, 2025): 41 yea, 4 nay, passed
Subjects: Alcohol, Interim Study Resolutions
Common questions
- What is SJ48?
- SJ48 is a bill in the Montana Legislature (2025 Regular Session): Interim study of the public health and safety impacts of marijuana legalization.
- What does SJ48 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 of the public health and safety impacts of marijuana legalization; and requiring that the final results of the study be reported to the 70th legislature.
- What is the status of SJ48?
- Passed one chamber as of May 6, 2025. Latest action: (S) Filed with Secretary of State (May 6, 2025).
- Who sponsored SJ48?
- Yakawich, Mike (R, 24), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for SJ48?
- On the Montana Legislature website: https://bills.legmt.gov/#/laws/bill/2/LC1813
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