StateMontana

SB 244: Revise laws related to health insurance coverage of behavioral health screening

Mike YakawichIntroduced

SB 244 status: Introduced — (S) Veto Override (updated Jun 18, 2025).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score70/100 civic fit
RiskModerate risk
ImpactModerate impact 60/100

Bill summary

Official

Revise laws related to health insurance coverage of behavioral health screening. Currently in Senate.

Key analysis

Constitutionality85%
Bipartisan35%
Public opinion75%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No direct impact on environmental policy.

Risks

  • No direct impact on environmental policy.

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
55%

Benefits

  • May reduce long-term costs through early diagnosis.
  • Supports growth in the behavioral healthcare sector.

Risks

  • Potential increase in insurance premiums for plans and employers.
  • Increased administrative burden for insurance carriers.

Society

Positive Outlook
80%

Benefits

  • Improved access to mental health diagnostic services.
  • Supports early detection of behavioral health issues.

Risks

  • Wait times for screenings may increase due to higher demand.
  • Supply of mental health professionals may limit provider capacity.
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

OpenStates summary

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Analysis based on limited legislative summary.

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Where it stands

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Introduced

Current

(S) 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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