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Committee approves SJ37 to survey behavioral health capacity, including bed counts

House Human Services Committee · April 28, 2025
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Summary

Senate Joint Resolution 37, an interim survey of behavioral health services — including emergency detention and crisis stabilization beds, provider availability and barriers — passed the House Human Services Committee after proponents urged data-driven planning and an opponent advocated for peer-run, noncoercive alternatives.

Senate Joint Resolution 37, proposed as an interim survey of behavioral health services across Montana, passed the House Human Services Committee by roll call.

Senator Lentz said the study would quantify emergency detention beds, short-term crisis stabilization, long-term voluntary psychiatric…

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