House Bill No. [insert bill number] aims to revise the motor vehicle registration laws related to traumatic brain injury (TBI) donations in Montana. The bill establishes an automatic donation of $1 from vehicle registration fees to support education and recovery for individuals and families affected by TBI, including military personnel, unless the individual opts out. It also mandates that county treasurers provide notice about this automatic donation during the registration process. Additionally, the bill amends existing laws to clarify the use of funds from the TBI account, emphasizing support for recovery and prevention activities.

The bill includes several amendments to existing sections of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA), specifically sections 2-15-2218, 33-22-2104, 61-3-303, and 61-14-101. Notably, it deletes previous language regarding voluntary donations for TBI awareness and replaces it with the new automatic donation provision. Furthermore, it appropriates $600,000 from the TBI account to the Department of Public Health and Human Services for the upcoming biennium, ensuring that funds are allocated for the intended educational and support activities.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 2-15-2218, 33-22-2104, 61-3-303, 61-14-101
HB0341_1(1): 2-15-2218, 33-22-2104, 61-3-303, 61-14-101
HB0341_1(2): 2-15-2218, 33-22-2104, 61-3-303, 61-14-101
HB0341_1(3): 2-15-2218, 33-22-2104, 61-3-303, 61-14-101
HB0341_1: 2-15-2218, 33-22-2104, 61-3-303, 61-14-101