SB 202 Montana Senate · 2025 Regular Session

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

This bill creates a formal process for appointing a "benefits custodian" to manage workers' compensation payments for minors under 18 or adults legally declared unable to manage their own affairs. It allows any party (like a claimant or insurer) to petition a workers' compensation judge directly for this appointment, without needing to first resolve other payment disputes. The judge would then oversee how benefits are received and distributed on behalf of these vulnerable individuals. This amendment clarifies and expands existing Montana law to ensure proper handling of payments for those who cannot manage them themselves.
Bill status died 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 22, 2025 Last action May 23, 2025
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The bill was amended to add C. Neumann as a co-sponsor alongside the original sponsor, L. Smith. This change reflects a collaborative legislative effort but does not alter the substantive policy, scope, or requirements of the bill itself.
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Added C. Neumann as a co-sponsor to the bill introduction.

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Total actions
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Committee
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Amendments
1
Mar 1, 2025
Amended
(S) Tabled in Committee - (S) Business, Labor and Economic Affairs
upper
Feb 13, 2025
Committee
(S) Referred to Committee - (S) Business, Labor and Economic Affairs
upper
Jan 22, 2025
Introduced
(S) Introduced
upper
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Laura Smith
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