This bill aims to revise existing laws concerning private alternative adolescent residential or outdoor programs by introducing additional requirements for licensure. It emphasizes the need for increased oversight by mandating more frequent onsite inspections conducted by the Department of Public Health and Human Services. The bill also grants rulemaking authority to ensure that these programs adhere to the new standards set forth.

Furthermore, the bill amends specific sections of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA), specifically sections 52-2-805 and 52-2-810, to incorporate these changes. The overall goal is to enhance the safety and quality of care provided in these programs, ensuring better outcomes for adolescents in such settings.

Statutes affected:
HB0218_1.pdf: 52-2-805, 52-2-810
HB0218_2.pdf: 52-2-805, 52-2-810
HB0218_3.pdf: 52-2-805, 52-2-810
HB0218_4.pdf: 52-2-805, 52-2-810
Amended: 52-2-805, 52-2-810
Introduced: 52-2-805, 52-2-810