Interim study of the Montana state hospital

This joint resolution (LC 4342) requests an interim study of the Montana State Hospital and patient transition issues. It directs a committee or staff to examine how to refocus the hospital on forensic/civil commitments, expand community treatment teams, leverage existing programs, explore alternatives to court-ordered evaluations, and compare costs of hospital beds versus community care. The study must be completed by September 15, 2026, and its findings reported to the 70th Legislature. The resolution does not change current law but seeks to address challenges in patient placement and community support systems.