A child shall not be considered neglected or abused solely because their parent chooses to provide spiritual treatment alone. However, the state also has administrative and judicial authority to ensure medical care is provided to the child when there is substantial risk of serious harm.

Montana Civil Statute:
Nothing in this chapter may be construed to require or justify a finding of child abuse or neglect for the sole reason that a parent, due to religious beliefs, does not provide adequate health care for a child. However, nothing in this chapter may be construed to limit the adminis­tra­tive or judicial authority of the state to ensure that medical care is provided to the child when there is imminent substantial risk of serious harm to the child.
Mont. Code Ann. § 41-3-102(4)(b)

There is no religious exemption to criminal liability for parents failing to provide medical care based on faith.

Montana Criminal Statute:
None

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