Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateMontanaIntroduced
LC 2837: Establish mental health grant program and provide funding
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LC 2837 status: Introduced — (LC) Draft Died in Process (updated May 27, 2025).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Overall Score
66OUT OF 100
Score:66/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 45/100
Constitutionality90%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion75%
Bill summary
What changes
The legislation proposed creating a new grant program to provide state funding for mental health services.
Who is affected
Mental health service providers, individuals seeking care, and state health departments.
Requirements and enforcement
Not stated in the available source.
Costs and funding
State-level appropriation; exact amounts were not specified.
When it takes effect
The draft died in the legislative process.
Potential benefits
Potential for increased resource availability and enhanced access to mental health treatment throughout the state.
Risks and tradeoffs
Fiscal and operational risks related to program implementation and lack of specified oversight mechanisms.
What is still unknown
Specific grant eligibility, funding caps, audit procedures, and administrative requirements remain unknown due to the lack of full bill text.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Increased funding for mental health services
- Potential support for healthcare sector jobs
- Economic impact of reduced crisis-related costs
Risks
- Uncertain impact on state budget reserves
- Potential administrative overhead for grant management
- Fiscal reliance on state-level appropriations
Society
Positive outlook
70%
Benefits
- Improved accessibility to mental health resources
- Support for vulnerable demographic groups
- Reduction in mental health-related social disparities
Risks
- Risk of limited geographic coverage
- Potential for uneven service availability across state
- Long-term program sustainability concerns
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Mixed / Neutral
55%
Benefits
- Formalization of public grant administration
- Standardized funding allocation process
- Potential for programmatic transparency
Risks
- Lack of detailed oversight in abstract
- Potential for political allocation influence
- Administrative reporting requirements gaps
Public Health & Safety
Positive outlook
80%
Benefits
- Increased provision of mental health services
- Proactive addressing of mental health needs
- Improved patient-centered care outcomes
Risks
- Risk of workforce capacity limitations
- Unclear scope of covered medical conditions
- Potential for service gaps in rural areas
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Source
OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Source note
Specific funding mechanisms and program eligibility criteria are not documented in the available source.
Analysis scope
Source provided is an abstract only; full legislative language is unavailable.
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Where it stands
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- GovernorUpcoming
- EnactedUpcoming
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