The bill revises laws concerning facilities licensed by the Department of Public Health and Human Services in Montana, particularly focusing on community homes for individuals with developmental disabilities and substance use disorder treatment facilities. It introduces a new definition for "substance use disorder treatment facility" and updates licensure requirements, including reducing the maximum number of residents in a community home from eight to six, with provisions for waivers for homes licensed before the bill's effective date. The bill also mandates annual inspections and licensing for community homes, establishes stricter operational regulations, and requires licenses to be prominently displayed.

Additionally, the bill modifies existing terminology, replacing "chemical dependency" with "substance use disorder" to align with contemporary practices. It clarifies the Department's authority to set standards for the administration, operation, health, and safety of community homes, ensuring accountability for quality care. Other amendments include extending provisional licenses for community homes from six months to one year and ensuring that licenses cannot be sold or transferred. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the regulatory framework governing health care facilities in Montana, improving oversight and protection for vulnerable populations.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 7-34-2201, 33-36-103, 50-5-101, 50-5-201, 50-5-203, 50-5-204, 50-5-207, 50-5-226, 50-6-401, 50-20-901, 52-2-736, 52-2-806, 52-4-203, 53-6-101, 53-20-302, 53-20-305
SB0516_1(1): 7-34-2201, 33-36-103, 50-5-101, 50-5-201, 50-5-203, 50-5-204, 50-5-207, 50-5-226, 50-6-401, 50-20-901, 52-2-736, 52-2-806, 52-4-203, 53-6-101, 53-20-302, 53-20-305
SB0516_1(2): 7-34-2201, 33-36-103, 50-5-101, 50-5-201, 50-5-203, 50-5-204, 50-5-207, 50-5-226, 50-6-401, 50-20-901, 52-2-736, 52-2-806, 52-4-203, 53-6-101, 53-20-302, 53-20-305
SB0516_1(3): 7-34-2201, 33-36-103, 50-5-101, 50-5-201, 50-5-203, 50-5-204, 50-5-207, 50-5-226, 50-6-401, 50-20-901, 52-2-736, 52-2-806, 52-4-203, 53-6-101, 53-20-302, 53-20-305
SB0516_1(4): 7-34-2201, 33-36-103, 50-5-101, 50-5-201, 50-5-203, 50-5-204, 50-5-207, 50-5-226, 50-6-401, 50-20-901, 52-2-736, 52-2-806, 52-4-203, 53-6-101, 53-20-302, 53-20-305
SB0516_1(5): 7-34-2201, 33-36-103, 50-5-101, 50-5-201, 50-5-203, 50-5-204, 50-5-207, 50-5-226, 50-6-401, 50-20-901, 52-2-736, 52-2-806, 52-4-203, 53-6-101, 53-20-302, 53-20-305
SB0516_1(6): 7-34-2201, 33-36-103, 50-5-101, 50-5-201, 50-5-203, 50-5-204, 50-5-207, 50-5-226, 50-6-401, 50-20-901, 52-2-736, 52-2-806, 52-4-203, 53-6-101, 53-20-302, 53-20-305
SB0516_1: 7-34-2201, 33-36-103, 50-5-101, 50-5-201, 50-5-203, 50-5-204, 50-5-207, 50-5-226, 50-6-401, 50-20-901, 52-2-736, 52-2-806, 52-4-203, 53-6-101, 53-20-302, 53-20-305
SB0516_X(1): 7-34-2201, 33-36-103, 50-5-101, 50-5-201, 50-5-203, 50-5-204, 50-5-207, 50-5-226, 50-6-401, 50-20-901, 52-2-736, 52-2-806, 52-4-203, 53-6-101, 53-20-302, 53-20-305
SB0516_X(2): 7-34-2201, 33-36-103, 50-5-101, 50-5-201, 50-5-203, 50-5-204, 50-5-207, 50-5-226, 50-6-401, 50-20-901, 52-2-736, 52-2-806, 52-4-203, 53-6-101, 53-20-302, 53-20-305
SB0516_X(3): 7-34-2201, 33-36-103, 50-5-101, 50-5-201, 50-5-203, 50-5-204, 50-5-207, 50-5-226, 50-6-401, 50-20-901, 52-2-736, 52-2-806, 52-4-203, 53-6-101, 53-20-302, 53-20-305
SB0516_X(4): 7-34-2201, 33-36-103, 50-5-101, 50-5-201, 50-5-203, 50-5-204, 50-5-207, 50-5-226, 50-6-401, 50-20-901, 52-2-736, 52-2-806, 52-4-203, 53-6-101, 53-20-302, 53-20-305
SB0516_X(5): 7-34-2201, 33-36-103, 50-5-101, 50-5-201, 50-5-203, 50-5-204, 50-5-207, 50-5-226, 50-6-401, 50-20-901, 52-2-736, 52-2-806, 52-4-203, 53-6-101, 53-20-302, 53-20-305
SB0516_X(6): 7-34-2201, 33-36-103, 50-5-101, 50-5-201, 50-5-203, 50-5-204, 50-5-207, 50-5-226, 50-6-401, 50-20-901, 52-2-736, 52-2-806, 52-4-203, 53-6-101, 53-20-302, 53-20-305
SB0516_X(7): 7-34-2201, 33-36-103, 50-5-101, 50-5-201, 50-5-203, 50-5-204, 50-5-207, 50-5-226, 50-6-401, 50-20-901, 52-2-736, 52-2-806, 52-4-203, 53-6-101, 53-20-302, 53-20-305
SB0516_X(8): 7-34-2201, 33-36-103, 50-5-101, 50-5-201, 50-5-203, 50-5-204, 50-5-207, 50-5-226, 50-6-401, 50-20-901, 52-2-736, 52-2-806, 52-4-203, 53-6-101, 53-20-302, 53-20-305
SB0516_X(9): 7-34-2201, 33-36-103, 50-5-101, 50-5-201, 50-5-203, 50-5-204, 50-5-207, 50-5-226, 50-6-401, 50-20-901, 52-2-736, 52-2-806, 52-4-203, 53-6-101, 53-20-302, 53-20-305
SB0516_X: 7-34-2201, 33-36-103, 50-5-101, 50-5-201, 50-5-203, 50-5-204, 50-5-207, 50-5-226, 50-6-401, 50-20-901, 52-2-736, 52-2-806, 52-4-203, 53-6-101, 53-20-302, 53-20-305