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SB 527

Create the building families act

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Laura Smith

Montana's Building Families Act (SB 527) failed to advance past committee deadlines in the 2025 legislative session, dying in process without full Senate consideration.

(S) Died in Process
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Bill Summary · SB 527

Legislative bill overview

SB 527, the Building Families Act, was introduced in the Montana Senate by Laura Smith but failed to advance through the legislative process. The bill died in committee after missing the deadline for general bill transmittal to the full Senate.

Why is this important

While the bill's specific provisions are not detailed in the available legislative history, the title suggests it addresses family-related policy—potentially concerning child welfare, adoption, foster care, or family support services. The failure of the bill means Montana did not pursue whatever family-focused initiatives were proposed.

Potential points of contention

  • The bill's lack of advancement suggests either insufficient support among legislators or substantive disagreements about its policy approach
  • A fiscal note was generated but remained unsigned, potentially indicating budget concerns or disputes over implementation costs
  • Without access to the bill's text, the specific provisions that may have been controversial cannot be identified from this record alone

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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