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HB 835

Extend at-home infant care program

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Neil Duram

Montana bill to extend at-home infant care support died in committee after missing appropriation deadlines and failing to advance through the legislative process.

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Bill Summary · HB 835

Legislative bill overview

HB 835 seeks to extend Montana's at-home infant care program, which provides support services or subsidies for families caring for infants at home rather than using institutional childcare. The bill was introduced in March 2025 but did not advance through the legislative process, ultimately dying in procedure after missing appropriation deadlines and being tabled in committee.

Why is this important

At-home infant care programs directly affect working families' childcare affordability and parental choice in early childhood arrangements. The outcome of such bills influences state budgets, labor force participation (particularly among mothers), and the availability of alternatives to institutional daycare settings.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost and funding: Extending the program requires state appropriations during budget constraints, competing with other priorities
  • Program design and eligibility: Questions about income thresholds, which families qualify, and whether benefits are adequate to meaningfully support at-home care
  • Labor market implications: Concerns about whether subsidizing at-home care reduces workforce participation or creates inequities between families using different childcare models

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

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