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LC 2837

Establish mental health grant program and provide funding

2025 Regular Session

Overview: Bill Number: LC 2837, Title: Establish mental health grant program and provide funding, Status: (LC) Draft Died in Process, Introduced: December 11, 2024Purpose and Inten

(LC) Draft Died in Process
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Bill Summary · LC 2837

Overview: Bill Number: LC 2837, Title: Establish mental health grant program and provide funding, Status: (LC) Draft Died in Process, Introduced: December 11, 2024

Purpose and Intent: The primary goal of this bill is to establish a new mental health grant program within the state's Department of Public Health and Human Services. The program aims to improve access to mental health services and support for individuals and communities across Montana.

Key Provisions:
- Create a competitive grant program to fund the development and expansion of community-based mental health services
- Allocate $20 million in state funding for the grant program over the next biennium
- Prioritize grants for underserved rural and tribal communities with limited mental health resources
- Require grant recipients to provide evidence-based treatments and demonstrate measurable outcomes

Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Individuals and families in need of mental health services, particularly in underserved areas
- Community mental health providers, clinics, and organizations that would receive grant funding
- State and local government agencies responsible for administering the grant program

Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
The bill is currently in the draft (LC) stage and has not been formally introduced in the legislature. If introduced, it would need to go through the standard legislative process, including committee hearings and votes in both the House and Senate, before potentially being signed into law by the governor.

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

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