Bill > SB516

This bill updates licensing requirements and definitions for various health care facilities regulated by the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services. The bill makes several key changes, including adding a definition for "substance use disorder facility" to the list of health care facilities, modifying the maximum number of residents allowed in community homes for persons with developmental disabilities from eight to six (with a potential waiver for existing facilities), and standardizing licensing procedures for different types of facilities. The bill also updates language around license renewal, inspection, and transfer processes, such as requiring licenses to be displayed prominently and allowing for provisional licenses under certain circumstances. Additionally, the bill removes references to "medical assistance facilities" from multiple sections of Montana law, essentially eliminating this specific type of facility designation. The changes aim to improve regulatory oversight, clarify definitions, and ensure consistent standards across different types of health care facilities in Montana, with a focus on resident safety and appropriate care standards.

Health and Social Services

https://bills.legmt.gov/#/laws/bill/2/LC1893