The bill amends Section 50-5-302 of the Montana Code Annotated to revise the publication process for Certificate of Need letters of intent. A significant change is the requirement for the Department to publish descriptions of letters of intent on its website instead of in a newspaper of general circulation, as previously mandated. This shift aims to streamline the process and improve accessibility to information regarding proposals for long-term care facilities. Additionally, the bill outlines the procedures for submitting letters of intent, the timeline for application reviews, and the conditions under which comparative reviews may occur.

Furthermore, the bill establishes a clear timeline for the Department's review process, including deadlines for notifying applicants about the completeness of their applications and the issuance of decisions. It also includes provisions for public hearings during the review period and allows applicants to seek judicial intervention if the Department fails to meet its deadlines. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and the Secretary of State is tasked with notifying federally recognized tribal governments in Montana about the new legislation.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 50-5-302
SB0088_1(1): 50-5-302
SB0088_1(2): 50-5-302
SB0088_1(3): 50-5-302
SB0088_1(4): 50-5-302
SB0088_1(5): 50-5-302
SB0088_1(6): 50-5-302
SB0088_1: 50-5-302
SB0088_2: 50-5-302
SB0088_X(1): 50-5-302
SB0088_X(10): 50-5-302
SB0088_X(11): 50-5-302
SB0088_X(12): 50-5-302
SB0088_X(2): 50-5-302
SB0088_X(3): 50-5-302
SB0088_X(4): 50-5-302
SB0088_X(5): 50-5-302
SB0088_X(6): 50-5-302
SB0088_X(7): 50-5-302
SB0088_X(8): 50-5-302
SB0088_X(9): 50-5-302
SB0088_X: 50-5-302