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MT HB425

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/7/2025

Primary Sponsor

Gary Parry

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Peace officers or their employing law enforcement agencies would be held liable for all property damage and injuries to occupants when entering the wrong dwelling or building than what is specified in a search warrant

  • Liability extends to damages caused when officers pursue a suspect into a dwelling or building belonging to someone who is not the suspect

  • Officers and agencies would also be liable for damages when a suspect takes occupants hostage during the apprehension or attempted apprehension of that suspect

  • The new liability provisions would be codified under Title 27, chapter 1, part 7 of Montana Code (relating to damages and compensation)

Legislative Description

Generally revise victim damages when apprehending perpetrators

Criminal Procedure

Last Action

(H) Bill Withdrawn per House Rule H30-50(3)(b)

2/19/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/10/2025

Full Bill Text

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