Announcements and Public Information


Public Meetings

Senate Bill 5 Workgroup

Upcoming Meeting Information: Thursday, March 13, 2025 08:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Join Zoom Meeting: https://mt-gov.zoom.us/j/86089220191?pwd=AUhyeMubWukrFqYvK1B1EbikRVq8br.1

Meeting ID: 860 8922 0191

Password: 084529

Draft Documents: To be posted when available

 

ABLE Committee

Upcoming Meeting Information: Wednesday, January 7, 2025 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Join Zoom Meeting: https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://umontana.zoom.us/j/91676683144?pwd=EneSQPtgaCsPkAsVr2GPhazoDhU5Lh.1__;!!GaaboA!oDXL5irfMNfGpZFGz-zqEd0GuvPEN0f8LsmeaYmHkdpG6yo_nfy-_uD5no4fZxE-MMk853nSW29tob5vvw8ziVhOSAjvocE$

Meeting ID: 916 7668 3144

Passcode: 507647

Draft Documents:

DRAFT Meeting Agenda for Meeting 01-07-2025 

DRAFT Minutes from Meeting 11-13-2024

 

Rulemaking and Interested Parties

In an on-going effort to inform and interact with the public about rulemaking matters, the Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Division (BHDD) welcomes and appreciates all comments on its rule notifications.

Interested Parties

BHDD maintains a list of interested persons who request to receive notices of rulemaking actions proposed by this Division. If you would like to have your name added to this list, please submit a written request that includes:

  • name;
  • e-mail;
  • mailing address of the person to receive notices; and
  • identify that you would like to be added to the Developmental Disabilities Program Interested Parties list.

Notices are sent by e-mail unless a mailing preference is noted in the request

Submit written requests to:

BHDD Administrative Rules Coordinator
Department of Public Health and Human Services
Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Division
PO Box 4210
Helena, MT 59604-4210
fax (406) 444-0230 or e-mail  HHSDSDrules@mt.gov.

DPHHS Proposal Notices

Each proposal notice includes:

  • proposed rule changes;
  • reasons for the changes;
  • date and location of public hearing (if scheduled);
  • deadline for written comments;
  • instructions for requesting a reasonable accommodation to participate in the rulemaking process; and
  • instructions for requesting placement on interested person’s mailing lists.

Concerned persons may submit their data, views, or arguments either orally or in writing at the hearing. Written data, views, or arguments may also be submitted to:  BHDD Administrative Rules Coordinator, Department of Public Health and Human Services, Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Division, P.O. Box 4210, Helena, Montana, 59604-4210; fax (406) 444-0230; or e-mail  HHSDSDrules@mt.gov, and must be received no later than 5:00 p.m., on the end of comment period.

Adoption Notices

The department posts notices of final rule actions after the public comment period ends.

Secretary of State's Office