Montana legislation · 2025 Regular Session
Montana SJ49: Interim study of youth and family behavioral health prevention
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 youth and family prevention programs focused on behavioral health in montana; 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 YOUTH AND FAMILY PREVENTION PROGRAMS FOCUSED ON BEHAVIORAL HEALTH IN MONTANA; AND REQUIRING THAT THE FINAL RESULTS OF THE STUDY BE REPORTED TO THE 70TH LEGISLATURE. WHEREAS, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and other federal agencies historically have awarded competitive prevention grants to Montana behavioral health programs, but national prevention funding is in decline, and the long-term sustainability and coordination to those programs remain unclear; and WHEREAS, the rapid pace and evolving nature of changes in Montana's publicly funded behavioral health prevention efforts in recent years warrant a close examination of the state's behavioral health care system by its policymakers; and WHEREAS, the availability and coordination of prevention programs serving youth and families have changed over time without a clear statewide strategy or unified oversight body; and WHEREAS, youth and families at risk of substance use and behavioral health challenges encounter multiple, often uncoordinated systems, including schools, child welfare, emergency rooms, law enforcement, and juvenile justice, before receiving appropriate interventions or treatment; and WHEREAS, all stakeholders have a strong interest in preventing substance use, mental health conditions, and family crises before they occur through early intervention and coordinated community support; and WHEREAS, prevention refers to proactive, …
Sponsors
- Yakawich, Mike (R, 24) · primary sponsor
- Joy, Denise (D, 46)
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): 63 yea, 37 nay, passed
- Do Concur (April 30, 2025): 68 yea, 30 nay, passed
- Do Pass (April 28, 2025): 41 yea, 8 nay, passed
- Do Pass (April 25, 2025): 40 yea, 8 nay, passed
Subjects: Mental Illness or Incapacity, Interim Study Resolutions, Health Care Services
Common questions
- What is SJ49?
- SJ49 is a bill in the Montana Legislature (2025 Regular Session): Interim study of youth and family behavioral health prevention.
- What does SJ49 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 youth and family prevention programs focused on behavioral health in montana; and requiring that the final results of the study be reported to the 70th legislature.
- What is the status of SJ49?
- Passed one chamber as of May 6, 2025. Latest action: (S) Filed with Secretary of State (May 6, 2025).
- Who sponsored SJ49?
- Yakawich, Mike (R, 24), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for SJ49?
- On the Montana Legislature website: https://bills.legmt.gov/#/laws/bill/2/LC2098
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