Revise preauthorization laws relating to healthcare
HB 610 would have removed a requirement for prior approval (preauthorization) under Montana's Medicaid program for specific FDA-approved antipsychotic drugs. These drugs must be recognized in the latest DSM-5 as effective for certain mental health conditions. The bill would have directly affected Medicaid patients needing these medications and their healthcare providers, who would no longer need to seek pre-approval for covered antipsychotics. The law would have applied to claims for services provided after its effective date. (Note: The bill was vetoed by the governor and the veto override failed, so this policy change did not take effect.)
Bill status
vetoed
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Apr 2025
House Passage
Apr 2025
Senate Passage
Apr 2025
Vetoed
Jun 2025
Introduced Feb 20, 2025
Vetoed Jun 4, 2025
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2 edits
MINOR
The bill text was updated to remove the 'END' marker, indicating the document is now a complete draft rather than a partial excerpt. Additionally, a new Section 2 was added to establish the effective date of the law as 30 days after it is passed and approved, providing a clear timeline for when the new rules take effect.
Scope change
The scope of the bill remains unchanged; it continues to address public health requirements for antipsychotic drugs.
TIMELINE
Added a specific provision stating the act becomes effective 30 days after passage and approval.
TECHNICAL
Removed the 'END' marker that previously indicated the document was an incomplete draft.
Floor votes · Senate Apr 12, 2025 · House Mar 7, 2025
How they voted
50–0
Passed
Total votes 50
Apr 12, 2025
D
Democratic18
100% Yea
R
Republican32
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
58
Key actions
10
Committee
9
Jun 4, 2025
Vetoed
(H) Veto Override
lower
May 10, 2025
Vetoed
(H) Veto Override Vote in Progress
lower
May 5, 2025
Vetoed
(H) Vetoed by Governor
lower
Apr 25, 2025
Upper · Passed
(S) Signed by President
upper
Apr 23, 2025
Lower · Passed
(H) Signed by Speaker
lower
Apr 12, 2025
Senate · Passed
Senate Vote: pass (50-0)
senate
Apr 8, 2025
Upper · Passed
(S) Committee Report - (S) Public Health, Welfare and Safety
upper
Apr 7, 2025
Upper · Passed
(S) Committee Executive Action - (S) Public Health, Welfare and Safety
upper
Mar 14, 2025
Committee
(S) Referred to Committee - (S) Public Health, Welfare and Safety
upper
Mar 7, 2025
House · Passed
House Vote: pass (96-3-1)
house
Mar 7, 2025
Lower · Passed
(H) Committee Report - (H) Appropriations
lower
Mar 6, 2025
Lower · Passed
(H) Committee Executive Action - (H) Appropriations
lower
Mar 6, 2025
Committee
(H) Rereferred to Committee - (H) Appropriations
lower
Feb 28, 2025
Lower · Passed
(H) Committee Report - (H) Business and Labor
lower
Feb 28, 2025
Lower · Passed
(H) Committee Executive Action - (H) Business and Labor
lower
Feb 20, 2025
Committee
(H) Referred to Committee - (H) Business and Labor
lower
Feb 20, 2025
Introduced
(H) Introduced
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Kerri Seekins-Crowe
RRepublican
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