The bill introduced by Galloway and Nikolakakos mandates that law enforcement must acknowledge instances of suicide during coroner's inquest cases. This requirement aims to ensure that the circumstances surrounding suicides are properly documented and considered in official investigations, thereby enhancing the understanding of such tragic events.

Additionally, the bill amends Section 46-4-205 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to incorporate this new requirement. The specific legal language changes include the insertion of provisions that outline the necessity for law enforcement intervention in cases of suspected suicide during inquests, although no deletions from the current law are specified. This legislative effort seeks to improve the handling of suicide cases and promote better mental health awareness and resources.

Statutes affected:
HB0705_1.pdf: 46-4-205
Introduced: 46-4-205