The bill establishes fee waivers for certain government documents for former foster children under the age of 21, specifically exempting them from fees associated with obtaining certified copies of birth certificates, replacement birth certificates, driver's licenses, identification cards, and academic records from the Montana university system. However, fees for academic records may still apply if the university assesses the fee to the Department of Public Health and Human Services, which must reimburse the fee within a specified timeframe. The bill also grants the Department of Public Health and Human Services the authority to adopt rules for implementing these provisions.

Additionally, the bill amends several sections of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to reflect these changes, including prohibiting fees for certified copies of birth certificates and replacement birth certificates for eligible former foster children. It clarifies that the department may not charge fees for applications or renewals of driver's licenses or motorcycle endorsements for this demographic, and it eliminates the $10 fee for obtaining a replacement license. The legislation aims to ease the transition for former foster children into adulthood by reducing financial barriers associated with obtaining essential 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(3): 7-4-2631, 20-25-515, 50-15-111, 61-5-111, 61-5-114, 61-12-504
SB0412_X(4): 7-4-2631, 20-25-515, 50-15-111, 61-5-111, 61-5-114, 61-12-504
SB0412_X(5): 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