Senate Bill No. [insert bill number] establishes a regulatory framework for the creation and licensure of residential treatment centers in Montana, assigning the Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) the responsibility for licensing these facilities. The bill outlines the development of administrative rules covering staff qualifications, training, treatment services, and safety protocols. It introduces provisions for provisional licensure, allowing centers to operate while pursuing full accreditation, and aligns licensure requirements with existing regulations under sections 52-2-805 and 52-2-810.

Furthermore, the bill amends the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to include the term "residential treatment centers" in relevant educational and health care contexts, ensuring that children in these centers receive necessary educational support. It clarifies definitions related to children's psychiatric hospitals, residential treatment facilities, and therapeutic group homes, enhancing the regulatory framework for the care and education of children with serious emotional disturbances. The bill also introduces new definitions for various health care facilities and services, including a comprehensive definition of "residential treatment center" that encompasses a range of mental health services for youth under 19. Additionally, it includes a codification instruction for integrating these new provisions into Title 50, chapter 5, part 2 of Montana law.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 20-7-419, 20-7-436, 50-5-101
SB0191_1(1): 20-7-419, 20-7-436, 50-5-101
SB0191_1(10): 20-7-419, 20-7-436, 50-5-101
SB0191_1(11): 20-7-419, 20-7-436, 50-5-101
SB0191_1(2): 20-7-419, 20-7-436, 50-5-101
SB0191_1(3): 20-7-419, 20-7-436, 50-5-101
SB0191_1(4): 20-7-419, 20-7-436, 50-5-101
SB0191_1(5): 20-7-419, 20-7-436, 50-5-101
SB0191_1(6): 20-7-419, 20-7-436, 50-5-101
SB0191_1(7): 20-7-419, 20-7-436, 50-5-101
SB0191_1(8): 20-7-419, 20-7-436, 50-5-101
SB0191_1(9): 20-7-419, 20-7-436, 50-5-101
SB0191_1: 20-7-419, 20-7-436, 50-5-101
SB0191_2(1): 20-7-419, 20-7-436, 50-5-101
SB0191_2(10): 20-7-419, 20-7-436, 50-5-101
SB0191_2(2): 20-7-419, 20-7-436, 50-5-101
SB0191_2(3): 20-7-419, 20-7-436, 50-5-101
SB0191_2(4): 20-7-419, 20-7-436, 50-5-101
SB0191_2(5): 20-7-419, 20-7-436, 50-5-101
SB0191_2(6): 20-7-419, 20-7-436, 50-5-101
SB0191_2(7): 20-7-419, 20-7-436, 50-5-101
SB0191_2(8): 20-7-419, 20-7-436, 50-5-101
SB0191_2(9): 20-7-419, 20-7-436, 50-5-101
SB0191_2: 20-7-419, 20-7-436, 50-5-101