This bill aims to revise the laws concerning the disclosure of child abuse and neglect records, specifically focusing on the procedures for sharing these records with members of Congress or the Montana Legislature. It introduces new provisions that allow for exceptions to the confidentiality requirements when such records are disclosed to these legislative bodies. The bill amends existing sections of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA), specifically sections 41-3-205 and 41-3-1214, to facilitate this process.

The proposed changes are intended to enhance transparency and accountability regarding child welfare cases while still maintaining a level of confidentiality. By allowing legislators access to these records under certain conditions, the bill seeks to ensure that lawmakers can effectively oversee and address issues related to child abuse and neglect in Montana. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon passage.

Statutes affected:
SB0116_1.pdf: 41-3-205, 41-3-1214
SB0116_2.pdf: 41-3-205, 41-3-1214
SB0116_3.pdf: 41-3-205, 41-3-1214
Amended: 41-3-205, 41-3-1214
Introduced: 41-3-205, 41-3-1214