Revise university system laws to remove barriers to freshmen living off campus

This bill requires Montana university system schools to allow freshmen to live off campus with an immediate family member if that residence is within a one-hour drive of the campus. It defines immediate family members as parents, legal guardians, grandparents, aunts, uncles, or adult siblings, and mandates that schools approve or deny housing requests within two business days. Students must submit a form confirming their living situation, and schools cannot deny requests if the student meets the distance and family requirements. The law takes effect on July 1, 2025.