Gallatin County health leaders concerned with House Bill 257
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and last updated 2021-05-03 19:19:45-04
BOZEMAN â The 2021 legislative session has ended, but thereâs still a lot of questions as far as public health decisions.
âWeâre trying to understand the implications of some of the legislation coming out of Helena, said Gallatin County Health Officer Matt Kelley. I will say in some cases Iâm confused. Weâre really feeling kind of whip-sawed by some of this.â
Part of House Bill 257 revises the law to stop actions from being made which impede a private businessâ ability to conduct business.
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