Montana health

The CDC fact measures age-adjusted firearm deaths across intents. A proposed tax credit for firearm safes concerns secure storage and prevention policy. Safe purchases are not deaths, and the proposal does not demonstrate reduced mortality. This relationship does not establish causation. Actions after the measurement period cannot explain its earlier value.

Retained Montana evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

NEW SECTION. Section 1. Credit for purchase of firearm safe -- purpose. (1) There is a credit against the tax imposed by this chapter for the purchase of a firearm safe. (2) The credit allowed under this section must be claimed in the tax year in which the firearm safe is purchased and is equal to the purchase price of the firearm safe. The credit may not exceed $300 a taxpayer in a tax year. (3) The credit must be refunded if the taxpayer has a tax liability less than the credit claimed. (4) To claim the credit, a firearm safe: (a) must be a secure and protective storage container for one or more firearms: (i) that fully contains a firearm and provides for its safe storage; (ii) that has a locking system consisting of a mechanical or electronic combination lock that has at least 10,000 possible combinations consisting of a minimum of three numbers, letters, or symbols. The lock must be protected by a case-hardened, drill-resistant steel plate or drill-resistant material of equivalent strength. (iii) with boltwork that consists of a minimum of three locking steel bolts of at least 1/2-inch thickness that intrude from the door of the safe into the body of the safe or from the body of the safe into the door of the safe and that are operated by a separate handle and secured by the lock; (iv) that is capable of repeated use. The exterior walls must be constructed of a minimum 12-gauge steel for a single-walled safe, or the sum of the steel walls must add up to at least one-tenth of an inch for safes with two walls. Doors must be constructed of a minimum of one layer of 7-gauge steel plate reinforced construction or at least two layers of a minimum of 12-gauge steel compound construction. (v) with door hinges that are protected to prevent the removal of the door. Protective features include but are not limited to hinges not exposed to the outside, interlocking door designs, dead bars, jeweler's lugs, and active or inactive locking bolts. (b) must fully contain the firearm, provide for secure storage, and be certified by a nationally recognized testing laboratory as meeting underwriters laboratories residential security container rating standards. (5) Pursuant to 5-4-104, the legislature finds that the purpose of the tax credit provided for in this section is to encourage the purchase of firearm safes to promote community and family safety.

The fact counts abortions occurring in Montana, including care for nonresidents. Conditions on medication abortions and a proposed Down-syndrome-related prohibition concern subsets of those procedures; they do not establish changes in the number reported. This relationship does not establish causation. Actions after the measurement period cannot explain its earlier value.

Retained Montana evidence context: Abortions reported by area of occurrence. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

NEW SECTION. Section 2. Conditions on providing chemical abortion affecting interstate commerce -- penalties. (1) A health care provider may not knowingly provide or attempt to provide a chemical abortion if the provision or attempt is in or affects interstate commerce without: (a) physically examining the patient; (b) being physically present at the location of the chemical abortion; (c) scheduling a follow-up visit to assess the patient's physical condition that must occur not more than 7 days after the administration or use of the drug; and (d) providing a catch kit and medical waste bag, including instructions for the patient to bring the catch kit and medical waste bag to the health care provider for proper disposal. (2) Except as provided in subsection (3), a health care provider who violates any provision of subsection (1)(a) through (1)(d) is guilty of a felony and shall be fined not more than $10,000 and imprisoned up to 3 years, or both, for each violation. (3) This section does not apply to a chemical abortion that is necessary to preserve the life of a mother whose life is endangered by a physical disorder, physical illness, or physical injury, including a life- endangering physical condition. (4) A patient on whom an abortion is performed may not be prosecuted for a violation of this section or conspiracy to violate this section. (5) Nothing in this section may be construed to have an impact on the treatment of a verified ectopic pregnancy.

The fact measures the uninsured share of residents under 65. Repealing the HELP Act termination provisions concerns continued Medicaid eligibility for qualifying adults, a subset of that population. The relationship does not establish enrollment numbers or a change in the uninsured share. This relationship does not establish causation. Actions after the measurement period cannot explain its earlier value.

Retained Montana evidence context: People under 65 without health insurance. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

Section 1. Section 39-12-103, MCA, is amended to read: "39-12-103. Montana HELP Act workforce development -- participation . (1) The department shall provide individuals receiving assistance for health care services pursuant to Title 53, chapter 6, part 13, with the option of participating in an employment or reemployment assessment in the workforce development program provided for in 39-12-101 to allow the participant to increase the participant's earning capacity and economic stability. The assessment must identify any probable barriers to employment that exist for the individual. (2) The department shall contact each program participant subject to the community engagement requirements of 53-6-1308 and assist the participant with completion of an employment or reemployment assessment. Based on the results of the assessment, the department shall provide the participant with workforce development services. (3) Allowable workforce development services include: (a) education and training; and (b) supportive services that assist a program participant with the items or services necessary to participate in the workforce, including but not limited to supportive services involving clothing, transportation, and equipment needed to obtain or maintain employment. (4) Entities contracting to provide workforce development services shall report quarterly to the department on the activities provided. At a minimum, the entities shall report on: (a) the number of clients enrolled in program activities and co-enrolled in other workforce programs; (b) the types of services provided; (c) the number of clients who attained a credential or gained a measurable skill; (d) the number of clients who exited the program; (e) the number of clients who exited the program to employment; (f) the number of clients who continued enrollment in the program; (g) the amount and type of outreach the entity has done to recruit program participants; and (h) the amount of money spent directly on participants. (5) (a) The department shall notify the department of public health and human services when a participant has received all services and assistance under subsection (1) that can reasonably be provided to the individual. (b) The department is not required to provide further services under this section after it has provided the notification provided for in subsection (5)(a). (c) A participant who is no longer receiving services under this section does not meet the criteria of 53-6-1307(6)(c) for the exemption granted under 53-6-1307(6). (6) The department shall report the following information to the legislative finance committee and the children, families, health, and human services interim committee in accordance with 5-11-210: (a) the activities undertaken to establish the employer grant program provided for in 39-12-106; (b) the number of employers receiving grant awards and the number and types of activities, training, or jobs the employers provided; and (c) the services provided and the total cost of providing workforce development services under this chapter, including related administrative costs. (7) To the extent possible, the department of public health and human services shall offset the cost of workforce development activities provided under this section by using temporary assistance for needy families reserve funds. (8) The department shall reduce fraud, waste, and abuse in determining and reviewing eligibility for unemployment insurance benefits by enhancing technology system support to provide knowledge-based authentication for verifying the identity and employment status of individuals seeking benefits, including the use of public records to confirm identity and to flag changes in demographics. " Section 2. Repealer. Section 28, Chapter 368, Laws of 2015, sections 38 and 48, Chapter 415, Laws of 2019, section 17, Chapter 456, Laws of 2019, and sections 3 and 4, Chapter 318, Laws of 2021, are repealed. Section 3. Effective dates. (1) Except as provided in subsection (2), [this act] is effective on passage and approval. (2) [Section 1] is effective on October 1, 2025.

The fact counts abortions occurring in Montana, including care for nonresidents. Conditions on medication abortions and a proposed Down-syndrome-related prohibition concern subsets of those procedures; they do not establish changes in the number reported. This relationship does not establish causation. Actions after the measurement period cannot explain its earlier value.

Retained Montana evidence context: Abortions reported by area of occurrence. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

3.Discrimination by abortion against an unborn child on the basis of Down syndrome prohibited(a)In generalChapter 13 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:251.Discrimination by abortion against an unborn child on the basis of Down syndrome prohibited(a)DefinitionsIn this section:(1)AbortionThe term abortion means the act of using or prescribing any instrument, medicine, drug, or any other substance, device, or means with the intent to—(A)kill the unborn child of a woman known to be pregnant; or(B)terminate the pregnancy of a woman known to be pregnant, with an intention other than—(i)to produce a live birth and preserve the life and health of the child born alive;(ii)to save the life of the pregnant woman; or(iii)to remove a dead unborn child.(2)Down syndromeThe term Down syndrome means a chromosomal disorder associated with—(A)an extra copy of the chromosome 21, in whole or in part; or(B)an effective trisomy for chromosome 21.(3)Qualified plaintiffThe term qualified plaintiff means—(A)a woman upon whom an abortion is performed or attempted in violation of this section;(B)a maternal grandparent of the unborn child if the woman upon whom an abortion is performed or attempted in violation of this section is an unemancipated minor;(C)the father of an unborn child who is the subject of an abortion performed or attempted in violation of this section unless the pregnancy or abortion resulted from the criminal conduct of the father; or(D)the Attorney General.(4)Unborn childThe term unborn child means an individual of the species homo sapiens from the beginning of the biological development of that individual, including fertilization, until the point of being born alive, as defined in section 8(b) of title 1.(b)OffenseIt shall be unlawful to—(1)perform an abortion—(A)with the knowledge that a pregnant woman is seeking an abortion, in whole or in part, on the basis of—(i)a test result indicating that the unborn child has Down syndrome;(ii)a prenatal diagnosis that the unborn child has Down syndrome; or(iii)any other reason to believe that the unborn child has or may have Down syndrome; or(B)without first—(i)asking the pregnant woman if she is aware of any test results, prenatal diagnosis, or any other evidence that the unborn child has or may have Down syndrome; and(ii)if the woman is aware that the unborn child has or may have Down syndrome, informing the pregnant woman of the prohibitions on abortion under this section;(2)use force or the threat of force to intentionally injure or intimidate any person for the purpose of coercing an abortion described in paragraph (1)(A);(3)solicit or accept funds for the performance of an abortion described in paragraph (1)(A); or(4)knowingly transport a woman into the United States or across a State line for the purpose of obtaining an abortion described in paragraph (1)(A).(c)Criminal penaltyAny person that violates, or attempts to violate, subsection (b) shall be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 5 years, or both.(d)Civil remedies(1)Civil action by woman on whom abortion is performedA woman upon whom an abortion has been performed or attempted in violation of subsection (b)(2) may bring a civil action in an appropriate court against any person who engaged in a violation of subsection (b)(2) to obtain appropriate relief.(2)Civil action by relatives(A)In generalExcept as provided in subparagraph (B), the father of an unborn child who is the subject of an abortion performed or attempted in violation of subsection (b), or a maternal grandparent of the unborn child if the pregnant woman is an unemancipated minor, may bring a civil action in an appropriate court against any person who engaged in the violation to obtain appropriate relief.(B)ExceptionsSubparagraph (A) shall not apply if—(i)the pregnancy or abortion resulted from the criminal conduct of the plaintiff described in subparagraph (A); or(ii)the plaintiff described in subparagraph (A) consented to the abortion.(3)Appropriate reliefAppropriate relief in a civil action under this subsection includes—(A)objectively verifiable money damages for all injuries, psychological and physical, including loss of companionship and support, occasioned by the violation of this section; and(B)punitive damages.(4)Injunctive reliefA qualified plaintiff may bring a civil action in an appropriate court to obtain injunctive relief to prevent an abortion provider from performing or attempting further abortions in violation of this section.(5)Attorney’s fees for plaintiffThe court shall award a reasonable attorney’s fee as part of the costs to a prevailing plaintiff in a civil action under this subsection.(e)Bar to prosecutionA woman upon whom an abortion is performed may not be prosecuted or held civilly liable for any violation of this section or for a conspiracy to violate this section.(f)Loss of Federal fundingA violation of subsection (b) shall be deemed discrimination for the purposes of section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794).(g)Reporting requirement(1)In generalA physician, physician’s assistant, nurse, counselor, or other medical or mental health professional shall report known or suspected violations of any of this section to appropriate law enforcement authorities.(2)Criminal penaltyAny person who violates paragraph (1) shall be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 1 year, or both.(h)Expedited considerationIt shall be the duty of the district courts of the United States, the courts of appeals of the United States, and the Supreme Court of the United States to advance on the docket and to expedite to the greatest possible extent the disposition of any matter brought under this section.(i)Protection of privacy in court proceedings(1)In generalExcept to the extent the Constitution of the United States or other similarly compelling reason requires, in every civil or criminal action under this section, the court shall make such orders as are necessary to protect the anonymity of any woman upon whom an abortion has been performed or attempted if she does not give her written consent to such disclosure. Such orders may be made upon motion, but shall be made sua sponte if not otherwise sought by a party.(2)Orders to parties, witnesses, and counselThe court shall issue appropriate orders to the parties, witnesses, and counsel and shall direct the sealing of the record and exclusion of individuals from courtrooms or hearing rooms to the extent necessary to safeguard the identity of a woman described in paragraph (1) from public disclosure.(3)Pseudonym requiredIn the absence of written consent of the woman upon whom an abortion has been performed or attempted, any party, other than a public official, who brings an action under this section shall do so under a pseudonym.(4)LimitationThis subsection may not be construed to conceal the identity of the plaintiff or of witnesses from the defendant or from attorneys for the defendant.(j)Rule of construction(1)Greater protectionNothing in this section may be construed to pre-empt or limit any Federal, State or local law that provides greater protections for an unborn child than those provided in this section.(2)Creating or recognizing rightNothing in this section shall be construed as creating or recognizing a right to abortion nor shall it make lawful an abortion that is otherwise unlawful under Federal, State, or local law..(b)Clerical amendmentThe table of sections of chapter 13 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:251. Discrimination by abortion against an unborn child on the basis of Down syndrome prohibited..4.SeverabilityIf any portion of this Act, or the amendments made by this Act, or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the portions or applications of this Act which can be given effect without the invalid portion or application.