The bill seeks to revise and enhance the regulatory framework for 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 the licensure requirements for community homes, reducing the maximum number of residents from eight to six, while allowing waivers for existing homes. The bill mandates annual licensing and inspections for these facilities and establishes new protocols for handling licenses, including provisions for provisional licenses in cases of abuse or neglect.

Key amendments include the deletion of the term "medical assistance facility" from various definitions and the expansion of the definition of "specialty hospital" to include "rural emergency hospitals." The bill also updates the application process for health care facility licenses, extending the submission period from 30 to 45 days before opening, and allows provisional licenses to be issued for up to one year under specific circumstances. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of maintaining high standards for care and safety in facilities serving vulnerable populations, ensuring that the services provided are efficient and compliant with modern health care needs.

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(10): 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(11): 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(12): 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(13): 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(14): 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