This bill establishes new legal protections for health care workers and those employed by health care providers in response to incidents of violence. It mandates the reporting of any violence against health care workers and requires that such incidents be reported to the Department of Justice. This aims to enhance the safety and security of health care environments by ensuring that violent acts are documented and addressed appropriately.

Additionally, the bill amends Section 50-16-805 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to incorporate these new reporting requirements. The legislation also includes a termination date, indicating that the provisions will be reviewed or potentially sunset after a specified period. Overall, the bill seeks to create a safer working environment for health care professionals by formalizing the process for reporting and addressing violence in the workplace.

Statutes affected:
HB0590_1.pdf: 50-16-805
HB0590_2.pdf: 50-16-805
HB0590_3.pdf: 50-16-805
Amended: 50-16-805
Introduced: 50-16-805