Montana

Overview of Montana law, statistics, legislation, and news stories related to Safe Haven Baby Boxes.

Law

• HB200 (may not yet be codified into current Montana law)

Legislation

See appropriate Legislative Year page for details on each bill.) 2025 is here; links to other years on that page.

2025

HB476 : Establishes grant program of $160,00 to pay for installation and maintenance of baby abandonment boxes; no more than $20,000 can be granted per applicant. Enacted. Effective Date: July 1, 2025

• 2023

• HB 200  Revises the Montana Safe Haven Law to allow a “newborn safety device” (baby box) to be installed at state-approved locations for anonymous relinquishment by a parent. Also allows for a 911 emergency call pick-up by designated service providers. Passed. Effective Date: July 1, 2023

Hearings/Testimony/Letters

• Montana H200. Bastard Nation/SSHBBN Letter to Senate Public Health, Welfare, and Safety Committee, dated February 13, 2023

News &Commentary

2025

• First Safe Haven Baby Box to be placed in Montana, KECI-TV, May 13, 2025

Updated: May 14, 2025