The proposed bill establishes a grant program aimed at supporting the installation and maintenance of newborn safety devices by providing competitive grants to eligible fire departments, hospitals, and law enforcement agencies. The Department of Public Health and Human Services is tasked with administering the program, which includes setting rules for the application process, evaluation criteria, and reporting requirements for grant recipients. Each applicant can receive a maximum of $20,000, and the department is required to report on the program's status and results to the interim committee by September 30, 2027.

Additionally, the bill appropriates $160,000 from the general fund for the biennium starting July 1, 2025, to support the grant program. Any unspent funds by June 30, 2027, will revert back to the general fund. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and will terminate on June 30, 2027. The bill also includes a codification instruction indicating that the provisions of the new section will be integrated into Title 40, chapter 6, part 4 of the Montana Code.