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LC 2984

Generally revise laws related to Montana State Fund

2025 Regular Session

Proposes broad changes to how the Montana State Fund operates, funds itself, and interacts with employers, workers, and regulators.

(LC) Draft Died in Process
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Bill Summary · LC 2984

LC 2984 — Generally revise laws related to Montana State Fund

A brief, non-technical summary of the bill, its purpose, provisions, and potential impact based on the available information.

Overview

  • Bill number: LC 2984
  • Title: Generally revise laws related to Montana State Fund
  • Status: Draft Died in Process (LC). The draft was introduced in 2024 and ultimately did not advance.
  • Introduced: December 13, 2024
  • Classification/Subject: Labor and Employment; Unemployment Insurance; Workers' Compensation
  • Legislative actions:
    • 2024-12-13: Drafter Assigned; Draft On Hold
    • 2025-05-27: Draft Died in Process

Purpose and intent

  • Based on the title, LC 2984 aimed to generally revise the laws governing the Montana State Fund (the state's workers’ compensation insurer). The bill was positioned to make broad changes to statutes governing how the Montana State Fund operates, funds itself, and interacts with employers, workers, and the state’s regulatory framework.

Key provisions (availability and limitations)

  • The text of the bill is not provided here. As such, specific provisions, amendments, or new requirements cannot be enumerated.
  • In bills that broadly revise a state fund, typical areas of reform might include:
    • Governance and oversight of the Montana State Fund
    • Funding mechanisms, premium structure, rate setting, or reserves
    • Employer and employee obligations, eligibility, and benefit design
    • Claims handling, medical benefits, and return-to-work provisions
    • Relationship with state insurance regulators and workers’ compensation laws
  • Readers should consult the actual bill text (if released) for precise provisions, effective dates, and any fiscal or administrative implications.

Who would be affected

  • Primary: Montana State Fund, as the insurer of workers’ compensation in the state
  • Employers and employers’ groups (rate setting, premium obligations, and compliance)
  • Injured workers and medical providers (claims, benefits, and services)
  • State agencies and lawmakers overseeing workers’ compensation and unemployment-related programs
  • Other stakeholders in the workers’ compensation system (e.g., benefit administrators, insurers, and third-party administrators)

Procedural and timeline notes

  • Introduced: December 13, 2024
  • Drafter Assigned: December 13, 2024
  • Draft On Hold: December 13, 2024
  • Draft Died in Process: May 27, 2025
  • Implication: The bill did not advance in its current session. No further procedural steps are expected unless reintroduced in a future legislative session.

Potential impact (high-level)

  • If revived or reintroduced, LC 2984 could significantly alter the operation, financing, and governance of the Montana State Fund, with ripple effects for employers, workers’ compensation costs, and program administration.
  • Until the text is available, impacts remain speculative.

Next steps for readers

  • Monitor for any reintroduction or updated versions in future sessions.
  • Review the bill text (when published) to understand exact provisions, effective dates, and fiscal impact.
  • Engage with stakeholders (employers, workers’ representatives, insurers) to assess potential implications for premiums, benefits, and compliance.

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

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