HB913
04/18/2025
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Montana
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Legislation
, Abuse/Neglect/Dependency - Children
HB913: Would change the law so that counsel is only required for children in neglect cases when a guardian ad litem is not appointed for the child; permits court to appoint counsel in such cases on a case-by-case basis. To see the testimony that the NCCRC submitted in opposition to this bill, visit https://civilrighttocounsel.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2025-MT-HB-913-NCCRC-Testimony-in-Opposition.pdf
Bill Status: Active
Last action (on 04/18/2025): (S) Committee Report--Bill Concurred (S) Judiciary
On April 2, 2025, the NCCRC submitted testimony in opposition to this bill to House leadership in coordination with the National Association of Counsel for Children (NACC).
