Montana HB747: Authorize certain day-care centers to adopt policy regarding certain immunization exemptions

What the bill says

A bill for an act entitled: "an act allowing day-care centers to adopt a policy to determine whether to accept children with certain immunization exceptions in certain circumstances; and amending section 52-2-735, mca.".

From the engrossed text:

A BILL FOR AN ACT ENTITLED: "AN ACT ALLOWING DAY-CARE CENTERS TO ADOPT A POLICY TO DETERMINE WHETHER TO ACCEPT CHILDREN WITH CERTAIN IMMUNIZATION EXCEPTIONS IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; AND AMENDING SECTION 52-2-735, MCA." BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MONTANA: Section 1. Section 52-2-735, MCA, is amended to read: "52-2-735. Health protection -- certification required. (1) The department shall adopt rules for the protection of children in day-care centers from the health hazards of inadequate food preparation, poor nutrition, and communicable diseases. Rules adopted by the department must include rules requiring children under 5 years of age to be immunized against Haemophilus influenza type "b" before being admitted for care in the facility unless an exemption has been claimed as provided in 20-5-405. (2) A day-care center that provides care for children who are under 1 year of age or who are considered at risk of becoming severely ill from communicable diseases because of individual health care needs may adopt a policy regarding whether the day-care center accepts exemptions pursuant to 20-5-405(1). The day-care center shall provide notice to parents or guardians of a policy adopted under this subsection (2). (2)(3) Local public health authorities shall arrange to provide training to day-care center providers and employees regarding health hazards. Upon successful completion of the training the …

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Sponsors

• Caferro, Mary (D, 81) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. May 20, 2025: (H) Died in Process
2. March 12, 2025: (H) Missed Deadline for General Bill Transmittal
3. March 4, 2025: (H) Tabled in Committee
4. March 1, 2025: (H) Tabled in Committee
5. February 28, 2025: (H) Hearing
6. February 25, 2025: (H) 1st Reading
7. February 25, 2025: (H) Referred to Committee
8. February 25, 2025: (H) Introduced
9. February 25, 2025: (LC) Draft Delivered to Requester
10. February 23, 2025: (LC) Draft Ready for Delivery

Common questions

What is HB747?

HB747 is a bill in the Montana Legislature (2025 Regular Session): Authorize certain day-care centers to adopt policy regarding certain immunization exemptions.

What does HB747 do?

In its own words: A bill for an act entitled: "an act allowing day-care centers to adopt a policy to determine whether to accept children with certain immunization exceptions in certain circumstances; and amending section 52-2-735, mca.".

What is the status of HB747?

Failed as of May 20, 2025. Latest action: (H) Died in Process (May 20, 2025).

Who sponsored HB747?

Caferro, Mary (D, 81).

Where is the official record for HB747?

On the Montana Legislature website: https://bills.legmt.gov/#/laws/bill/2/LC4298