Revise laws regarding receipt of workers' compensation benefits on behalf of others

This bill updates Montana workers' compensation laws to allow a court-appointed benefits custodian to receive payments on behalf of minors or individuals declared incompetent. It authorizes workers' compensation judges to appoint these custodians without requiring prior dispute resolution steps, ensuring vulnerable individuals can access their benefits through a designated representative. The legislation also clarifies that payments for highway patrol salary benefits must go directly to the department of justice until the member is no longer eligible. These changes aim to streamline the payment process for those unable to manage their own benefits while maintaining oversight through judicial appointment.