Change name of mental health advisory council to behavioral health advisory council
SB 144 changes the name of Montana's "Mental Health Oversight Advisory Council" to "Behavioral Health Advisory Council" in Section 53-21-702 of the Montana Code Annotated. This is a technical name change that does not alter the council's composition, responsibilities, or functions. The advisory council will continue to provide input to the Department of Public Health and Human Services on mental health system development and management. This change does not affect eligibility requirements, service provisions, or other substantive aspects of Montana's mental health care system.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Mar 2025
House Passage
Mar 2025
Signed into Law
Apr 2025
Introduced Jan 14, 2025
Signed Apr 4, 2025
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The bill amends the name of the Mental Health Oversight Advisory Council to the Behavioral Health Advisory Council. This change reflects a broader scope of services, as behavioral health encompasses both mental health and substance use disorders, ensuring the council's name aligns with its expanded mission.
Scope change
The bill's scope broadens by renaming the council to reflect its inclusion of substance use disorder services alongside traditional mental health services.
DEFINITION
The official name of the council was changed from 'Mental Health Oversight Advisory Council' to 'Behavioral Health Advisory Council' to accurately represent its oversight of both mental health and substance use disorder programs.
Floor votes · Senate Feb 4, 2025 · House Mar 21, 2025
How they voted
50–0
Passed
Total votes 50
Feb 4, 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
36
Key actions
9
Committee
6
Apr 3, 2025
Signed into law
(S) Signed by Governor
upper
Mar 27, 2025
Lower · Passed
(H) Signed by Speaker
lower
Mar 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
(S) Signed by President
upper
Mar 21, 2025
House · Passed
House Vote: pass (91-6-3)
house
Feb 19, 2025
Lower · Passed
(H) Committee Report - (H) Human Services
lower
Feb 18, 2025
Lower · Passed
(H) Committee Executive Action - (H) Human Services
lower
Feb 5, 2025
Committee
(H) Referred to Committee - (H) Human Services
lower
Feb 4, 2025
Senate · Passed
Senate Vote: pass (50-0)
senate
Jan 30, 2025
Upper · Passed
(S) Committee Report - (S) Public Health, Welfare and Safety
upper
Jan 29, 2025
Upper · Passed
(S) Committee Executive Action - (S) Public Health, Welfare and Safety
upper
Jan 16, 2025
Committee
(S) Referred to Committee - (S) Public Health, Welfare and Safety
upper
Jan 14, 2025
Introduced
(S) Introduced
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Mike Yakawich
RRepublican
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