Montana · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 256: Generally revise child abuse and neglect laws
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 256 is a bill introduced in the Montana Senate on November 6, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Generally revise child abuse and neglect laws. Primary sponsor: Dennis Lenz (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 17, 2025): Chapter Number Assigned.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Lenz | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Chapter Number Assigned
- (S) Signed by Governor
- (S) Transmitted to Governor
- (H) Signed by Speaker
- (S) Signed by President
- (S) Returned from Enrolling
- (S) Sent to Enrolling
- (S) 3rd Reading House Amendments
- (S) Scheduled for 3rd Reading
- (S) 2nd Reading House Amendments
- (S) Scheduled for 2nd Reading
- (H) Returned to Senate with Amendments
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