State • Montana

HB 610: Revise preauthorization laws relating to healthcare

Kerri Seekins-CroweIntroduced

HB 610 status: Introduced — (H) Veto Override (updated Jun 4, 2025).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score65/100 civic fit
RiskModerate risk
ImpactHigh impact 80/100

Bill summary

Official

Revise preauthorization laws relating to healthcare. Currently in House.

Key analysis

Constitutionality85%
Bipartisan30%
Public opinion70%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No direct sector effect identified

Risks

  • No direct sector effect identified

Economy

Positive Outlook
60%

Benefits

  • Potential reduction in administrative overhead for healthcare providers

Risks

  • Potential for insurance companies to adjust premium or coverage models to compensate for regulatory changes

Society

Positive Outlook
75%

Benefits

  • Potential for improved patient access to timely care
  • Decreased administrative burden on healthcare delivery systems

Risks

  • Risk of insurance coverage disputes if authorization standards are unclear
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

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Where it stands

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Introduced

Current

(H) Veto Override

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Committee

Upcoming
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Floor

Upcoming
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Governor

Upcoming
5

Enacted

Upcoming
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