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MT HB301
Bill
Status
5/22/2025
Primary Sponsor
Kerri Seekins-Crowe
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 27-2-102, MCA to define when a claim for injury to real property arises: when the conduct causing injury is complete (regardless of whether injury continues) and when the property owner knows or has reason to know of the injury
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Establishes that continuing injury from the same original conduct or act does not restart the statute of limitations clock
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Bars claims for real property injury not brought within the limitation period for both the current property owner and all subsequent owners of that property
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Maintains existing exceptions for concealed or self-concealing facts and for defendants who take action to prevent discovery of the injury
Legislative Description
Generally revise statutes of limitations laws relating to real property
Civil Procedure
Last Action
(S) Died in Standing Committee
5/22/2025