The bill revises the Decennial Veterans' Long-Term Care Needs Study by transferring primary responsibility for the survey from the Department of Public Health and Human Services to the Montana Veterans' Affairs Division. It mandates the involvement of various stakeholders, including veterans' outreach organizations, legislators, and caregivers, in the study process. The Montana Veterans' Affairs Division is required to prepare a study plan and budget estimate prior to conducting the study, which will analyze the long-term care needs of veterans in Montana, including demographics and specific care requirements.

Additionally, the bill updates the reporting requirements, stipulating that the Montana Veterans' Affairs Division must provide updates to the state administration and veterans' affairs interim committee during the study. Upon completion, a comprehensive report detailing the study's findings and recommendations must be presented to the committee. The amendments include the insertion of new language regarding stakeholder involvement, study planning, and budget estimates, while deleting references to the previous department responsible for the study.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 10-2-901, 10-2-902, 10-2-903
HB0566_1(1): 10-2-901, 10-2-902, 10-2-903
HB0566_1(2): 10-2-901, 10-2-902, 10-2-903
HB0566_1(3): 10-2-901, 10-2-902, 10-2-903
HB0566_1(4): 10-2-901, 10-2-902, 10-2-903
HB0566_1(5): 10-2-901, 10-2-902, 10-2-903
HB0566_1(6): 10-2-901, 10-2-902, 10-2-903
HB0566_1: 10-2-901, 10-2-902, 10-2-903
HB0566_X(1): 10-2-901, 10-2-902, 10-2-903
HB0566_X(10): 10-2-901, 10-2-902, 10-2-903
HB0566_X(11): 10-2-901, 10-2-902, 10-2-903
HB0566_X(2): 10-2-901, 10-2-902, 10-2-903
HB0566_X(3): 10-2-901, 10-2-902, 10-2-903
HB0566_X(4): 10-2-901, 10-2-902, 10-2-903
HB0566_X(5): 10-2-901, 10-2-902, 10-2-903
HB0566_X(6): 10-2-901, 10-2-902, 10-2-903
HB0566_X(7): 10-2-901, 10-2-902, 10-2-903
HB0566_X(8): 10-2-901, 10-2-902, 10-2-903
HB0566_X(9): 10-2-901, 10-2-902, 10-2-903
HB0566_X: 10-2-901, 10-2-902, 10-2-903