House Bill No. [insert bill number] proposes to amend existing public health and safety regulations by removing roominghouses and boardinghouses from the definitions and requirements applicable to hotels and motels. Specifically, the bill seeks to revise definitions in Sections 50-50-102, 50-51-102, 50-51-103, and 50-51-107 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA). The amendments include the deletion of references to "roominghouse" and "boardinghouse" in various contexts, thereby exempting these types of accommodations from certain health and safety regulations that apply to hotels and motels.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that hotels, motels, and similar accommodations are prohibited from providing professional nursing or personal-care services, while allowing residents to receive such services from third-party providers. The Department of Public Health and Human Services is authorized to adopt rules for the operation of bed and breakfasts, hotels, motels, and tourist homes, but it is restricted from imposing regulations on guest ranches and outfitting facilities, which may only be subject to voluntary guidelines. Overall, the bill aims to streamline regulations for specific types of lodging establishments while ensuring that public health and safety standards are maintained for those that remain regulated.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 50-50-102, 50-51-102, 50-51-103, 50-51-107
HB0524_1(1): 50-50-102, 50-51-102, 50-51-103, 50-51-107
HB0524_1(2): 50-50-102, 50-51-102, 50-51-103, 50-51-107
HB0524_1(3): 50-50-102, 50-51-102, 50-51-103, 50-51-107
HB0524_1: 50-50-102, 50-51-102, 50-51-103, 50-51-107