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A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE SENATE AND THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF
MONTANA REQUESTING AN INTERIM STUDY ON COORDINATING EFFORTS BETWEEN THE
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC
INSTRUCTION TO ADDRESS THE IMPACTS OF PRENATAL EXPOSURE TO METHAMPHETAMINE AND
FENTANYL ON CHILDREN; AND REQUIRING THAT THE FINAL RESULTS OF THE STUDY BE REPORTED
TO THE 70TH LEGISLATURE.
WHEREAS, an increasing number of babies born in Montana have been exposed to methamphetamine
and fentanyl in utero; and
WHEREAS, the long-term impacts of prenatal exposure to methamphetamine and fentanyl include an
increased risk of developmental delays, cognitive impairments, and learning disabilities; and
WHEREAS, this increased risk can be further exacerbated in areas of concentrated poverty that are
affected by generational trauma;
WHEREAS, the State-Tribal Relations Committee is the statutory committee charged with encouraging
state-tribal cooperation and local government-tribal cooperation and with conducting interim studies as
assigned;
WHEREAS, a coordinated effort between the Department of Public Health and Human Services and
the Office of Public Instruction to address these long-term impacts holds the most promise in addressing the
health and learning needs of children who had prenatal exposure to methamphetamine and fentanyl.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE AND THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF
THE STATE OF MONTANA:
That the Legislative Council be requested to designate an appropriate interim committee or statutory
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committee, pursuant to section 5-5-217, MCA, to examine how the Department of Public Health and Human
Services and the Office of Public Instruction can best coordinate their efforts to address the health and learning
needs of children who had prenatal exposure to methamphetamine and fentanyl.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the committee:
(1) collaborate in this study with:
(a) the Department of Public Health and Human Services;
(b) the Office of Public Instruction;
(c) tribal governments;
(d) county and tribal health departments; and
(e) early childhood care providers and education providers.
(2) gather, compile, and review statistics on the number of children who had prenatal exposure to
methamphetamine and fentanyl;
(3) investigate ways other states have addressed the health and learning needs of children who
had prenatal exposure to methamphetamine and fentanyl; and
(4) develop proposals in collaboration with the Department of Public Health and Human Services
and the Office of Public Instruction for a coordinated response to effectively address the health and learning
needs of children who had prenatal exposure to methamphetamine and fentanyl.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all aspects of the study, including presentation and review
requirements, be concluded prior to September 15, 2026.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the final results of the study, including any findings, conclusions,
comments, or recommendations of the appropriate committee, be reported to the 70th Legislature.
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I hereby certify that the within bill,
SJ 29, originated in the Senate.
___________________________________________
Secretary of the Senate
___________________________________________
President of the Senate
Signed this _______________________________day
of____________________________________, 2025.
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Speaker of the House
Signed this _______________________________day
of____________________________________, 2025.
SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 29
INTRODUCED BY J. WINDY BOY, S. WEBBER, D. HAYMAN, A. OLSEN, M. YAKAWICH, C. NEUMANN, C.
POPE, L. SMITH, D. LOGE, E. BOLDMAN, M. CUNNINGHAM, A. GRIFFITH, J. KARLEN, K. SULLIVAN, T.
RUNNING WOLF, C. SPRUNGER
A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE SENATE AND THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF
MONTANA REQUESTING AN INTERIM STUDY ON COORDINATING EFFORTS BETWEEN THE
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION
TO ADDRESS THE IMPACTS OF PRENATAL EXPOSURE TO METHAMPHETAMINE AND FENTANYL ON
CHILDREN; AND REQUIRING THAT THE FINAL RESULTS OF THE STUDY BE REPORTED TO THE 70TH
LEGISLATURE.