The bill introduces measures to enhance compliance with mandatory child abuse and neglect reporting requirements by imposing a 2% reduction in a county's entitlement share if it fails to meet these obligations. Specifically, if the Department of Revenue is notified by the Attorney General of a county's noncompliance with the reporting requirements outlined in 41-3-210(3), the financial penalty will be enacted. This initiative aims to hold counties accountable for their responsibilities in reporting child abuse and neglect cases.

Furthermore, the bill mandates that county attorneys provide specific information to the Attorney General on a biannual basis, including case identifiers, report dates, and prosecution outcomes. Should a county attorney neglect to submit this information, the Attorney General is required to notify both the attorney and the county commissioners within ten days. If compliance is not achieved within thirty days, the Attorney General must report the noncompliance to the Department of Revenue, potentially leading to further financial repercussions for the county. The bill amends Sections 15-1-121 and 41-3-210 of the Montana Code Annotated to implement these compliance measures, reinforcing the state's commitment to child welfare.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 15-1-121, 41-3-210
HB0625_1(1): 15-1-121, 41-3-210
HB0625_1(2): 15-1-121, 41-3-210
HB0625_1(3): 15-1-121, 41-3-210
HB0625_1(4): 15-1-121, 41-3-210
HB0625_1(5): 15-1-121, 41-3-210
HB0625_1(6): 15-1-121, 41-3-210
HB0625_1: 15-1-121, 41-3-210
HB0625_2(1): 15-1-121, 41-3-210
HB0625_2(10): 15-1-121, 41-3-210
HB0625_2(11): 15-1-121, 41-3-210
HB0625_2(12): 15-1-121, 41-3-210
HB0625_2(13): 15-1-121, 41-3-210
HB0625_2(14): 15-1-121, 41-3-210
HB0625_2(15): 15-1-121, 41-3-210
HB0625_2(2): 15-1-121, 41-3-210
HB0625_2(3): 15-1-121, 41-3-210
HB0625_2(4): 15-1-121, 41-3-210
HB0625_2(5): 15-1-121, 41-3-210
HB0625_2(6): 15-1-121, 41-3-210
HB0625_2(7): 15-1-121, 41-3-210
HB0625_2(8): 15-1-121, 41-3-210
HB0625_2(9): 15-1-121, 41-3-210
HB0625_2: 15-1-121, 41-3-210
HB0625_X(1): 15-1-121, 41-3-210
HB0625_X(2): 15-1-121, 41-3-210
HB0625_X(3): 15-1-121, 41-3-210
HB0625_X(4): 15-1-121, 41-3-210
HB0625_X(5): 15-1-121, 41-3-210
HB0625_X(6): 15-1-121, 41-3-210
HB0625_X(7): 15-1-121, 41-3-210
HB0625_X(8): 15-1-121, 41-3-210
HB0625_X: 15-1-121, 41-3-210