Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateMontanaEnacted
HB 832: Establish PTSD nonmedication therapy training grant program
Jerry Schillinger
HB 832 status: Enacted — Chapter Number Assigned (updated Jun 12, 2025).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
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Overall Score
72OUT OF 100
Score:72/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 50/100
Constitutionality100%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion80%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill establishes a grant program to provide specialized training for therapists focused on non-pharmacological PTSD treatments.
Who is affected
Mental health practitioners, PTSD patients, and state health-related funding agencies.
Requirements and enforcement
Therapists must undergo specific training; applicants must meet grant criteria defined by the state.
Costs and funding
Requires state appropriations for grant funding; specific amounts not stated in the source.
When it takes effect
Enacted as of June 2025; program rollout to follow.
Potential benefits
Diversifies mental health treatment approaches and promotes evidence-based talk therapy for trauma.
Risks and tradeoffs
Potential for uneven geographic access and dependency on limited grant funding.
What is still unknown
Specific therapy methodologies included, long-term funding stability, and evaluation metrics for success.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Boosts specialized training for healthcare professionals
- Encourages workforce development in mental health
- Directs state funding toward service-based infrastructure
Risks
- Dependent on availability of state appropriations
- Potential administrative overhead for grant management
- Uncertainty regarding long-term funding sustainability
Society
Positive outlook
75%
Benefits
- Increases access to non-pharmaceutical mental health care
- Supports improved quality of life for trauma survivors
- Promotes holistic mental health treatment models
Risks
- Limited to patients specifically diagnosed with PTSD
- Does not address broader mental health access barriers
- Access to trained therapists may remain geographically uneven
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Public Health & Safety
Positive outlook
80%
Benefits
- Diversifies PTSD treatment modality options
- Reduces reliance on pharmacological interventions
- Minimizes risks associated with medication side effects
Risks
- Does not replace medication for severe PTSD cases
- Implementation depends on program participation rates
- Clinical outcomes are subject to individual therapist efficacy
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Source
OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
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Analysis basis
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Where it stands
Official recordChapter Number Assigned
- IntroducedComplete
- CommitteeComplete
- Chamber votesComplete
- Final agreementComplete
- GovernorComplete
- EnactedComplete
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