The bill proposes to waive fees for certain government documents for former foster children under the age of 21, specifically targeting those who have aged out of the foster care system. Eligible individuals will not incur fees for certified copies of birth certificates, replacement birth certificates, driver's licenses, and identification cards. However, fees may still apply to academic records if the department of public health and human services cannot reimburse the university system for the associated costs. The bill also requires an oral attestation from eligible individuals to confirm their status and allows the department to adopt rules for implementation.

Additionally, the bill amends several sections of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to reflect these changes, including provisions that explicitly prohibit fees for certified copies of birth certificates and replacement birth certificates for eligible former foster children. It clarifies that no fees will be charged for applications or renewals of driver's licenses or motorcycle endorsements for this demographic. The legislation also empowers the department of public health and human services to seek federal funds to cover the waived fees, ensuring that the financial burden does not fall on state or local agencies. Overall, the bill aims to ease the transition into adulthood for former foster children by alleviating financial barriers associated with obtaining essential identification documents.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 7-4-2631, 20-25-515, 50-15-111, 61-5-111, 61-5-114, 61-12-504
SB0412_1(1): 7-4-2631, 20-25-515, 50-15-111, 61-5-111, 61-5-114, 61-12-504
SB0412_1(10): 7-4-2631, 20-25-515, 50-15-111, 61-5-111, 61-5-114, 61-12-504
SB0412_1(11): 7-4-2631, 20-25-515, 50-15-111, 61-5-111, 61-5-114, 61-12-504
SB0412_1(12): 7-4-2631, 20-25-515, 50-15-111, 61-5-111, 61-5-114, 61-12-504
SB0412_1(13): 7-4-2631, 20-25-515, 50-15-111, 61-5-111, 61-5-114, 61-12-504
SB0412_1(14): 7-4-2631, 20-25-515, 50-15-111, 61-5-111, 61-5-114, 61-12-504
SB0412_1(2): 7-4-2631, 20-25-515, 50-15-111, 61-5-111, 61-5-114, 61-12-504
SB0412_1(3): 7-4-2631, 20-25-515, 50-15-111, 61-5-111, 61-5-114, 61-12-504
SB0412_1(4): 7-4-2631, 20-25-515, 50-15-111, 61-5-111, 61-5-114, 61-12-504
SB0412_1(5): 7-4-2631, 20-25-515, 50-15-111, 61-5-111, 61-5-114, 61-12-504
SB0412_1(6): 7-4-2631, 20-25-515, 50-15-111, 61-5-111, 61-5-114, 61-12-504
SB0412_1(7): 7-4-2631, 20-25-515, 50-15-111, 61-5-111, 61-5-114, 61-12-504
SB0412_1(8): 7-4-2631, 20-25-515, 50-15-111, 61-5-111, 61-5-114, 61-12-504
SB0412_1(9): 7-4-2631, 20-25-515, 50-15-111, 61-5-111, 61-5-114, 61-12-504
SB0412_1: 7-4-2631, 20-25-515, 50-15-111, 61-5-111, 61-5-114, 61-12-504
SB0412_X(1): 7-4-2631, 20-25-515, 50-15-111, 61-5-111, 61-5-114, 61-12-504
SB0412_X(2): 7-4-2631, 20-25-515, 50-15-111, 61-5-111, 61-5-114, 61-12-504
SB0412_X: 7-4-2631, 20-25-515, 50-15-111, 61-5-111, 61-5-114, 61-12-504