House Bill No. [insert bill number] aims to enhance privacy protections for individuals using mental health digital services in Montana. The bill establishes confidentiality standards for these services, which include mobile applications and websites that collect or utilize information related to an individual's mental health or substance use disorder. It mandates that these services adhere to the disclosure and confidentiality provisions outlined in Title 50, chapter 16, part 5, and provides remedies for individuals whose information is improperly disclosed.

Key provisions of the bill include the definition of "mental health digital service" and the enforcement of penalties for noncompliance. The definition specifies that these services not only collect and use mental health-related information but also market themselves as providers of mental health services. The bill removes the previous exclusion of telehealth services from this definition, thereby broadening the scope of what constitutes a mental health digital service. Additionally, it includes a codification instruction to integrate this new section into existing law.