StateMontana

HB 901: Create a fire department health and safety grant program

Steve GistIntroduced

HB 901 status: Introduced — (H) Veto Override (updated Jun 16, 2025).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score75/100 civic fit
RiskModerate risk
ImpactModerate impact 50/100

Bill summary

Official

Create a fire department health and safety grant program. Currently in House.

Key analysis

Constitutionality80%
Bipartisan20%
Public opinion85%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No direct environmental effect identified

Risks

  • No direct environmental effect identified

Economy

Positive Outlook
60%

Benefits

  • Provides capital for essential emergency infrastructure
  • Supports local fire department operational efficiency

Risks

  • Increases state appropriations and fiscal obligations
  • Grant program administration may require ongoing state budget allocation

Society

Positive Outlook
75%

Benefits

  • Enhances safety equipment and health protections for first responders
  • Improves regional emergency response capacity

Risks

  • Uneven access to grant funds may create disparities between departments
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

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Limitation

No access to full bill text, details on grant criteria, or funding levels

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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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