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MT HB521

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

5/1/2025

Primary Sponsor

Curtis Schomer

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Convicted criminals cannot sue for damages or injuries sustained during the commission of their crime when the victim used no force or justifiable force as defined under Montana's self-defense statutes (Title 45, chapter 3, part 1)
  • Applies only after a criminal conviction has been obtained
  • Codified as part of Montana's civil liability laws (Title 27, chapter 1, part 5)
  • Introduced by Representatives C. Schomer, V. Ricci, M. Vinton, and eight other sponsors in the 69th Legislature (2025)

Legislative Description

Generally revise civil liability laws

Judges and Justices

Last Action

Chapter Number Assigned

5/5/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/14/2025
Judiciary2/18/2025

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